estate planning
How Do I Know if I Need Probate?
Probate is the legal process by which the estate is authenticated and the deceased’s assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. Whether or…
Establish a Trust to Pass Wealth and Family Values on to Your Children
Parents need to instill family values at an early age to ensure the adoption of these family values. Undoubtedly the best time…
Short-Term Disability Insurance and Its Many Benefits
Imagine this scenario, an unwed middle-aged lady, Sandy, being the sole caretaker for her 85-year-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and…
Legal Representatives Require Careful Consideration
The coronavirus pandemic made us realize that life is precious and uncertain. Too many aging Americans found themselves with a life-threatening COVID-19…
How an Estate Planning Attorney Can Help You Protect Your Children’s Inheritance
Protection of your children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance from creditors can be accomplished through estate planning. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection…
Tips on How to Proceed After a Dementia Diagnosis
When diagnosed with dementia, the future may seem uncertain, and preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or…
A Guide for Understanding How Pet Trusts Work
Hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left a trust fund for her Maltese dog named “Trouble” to the tune of $12 million dollars in…
What You Can Do for an At-Risk Family Member
Substance abuse, suffering from mental disability, or living on the streets are just some of the real-life issues people are grappling with…
Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community,…
Who Inherits the Family Farm?
Imagine a pair of aging parents that have been farmers and own their farm. Now, though, they’re getting on in years and…