Credit cards, a car loan, a mortgage—whatever debt you’re carrying around, doesn’t just disappear when you die.
April 27, 2019
If you were to receive a sizable inheritance, what should you do with it? This money could help you achieve some of your important financial goals , so you’ll want to think carefully about your choices.
Getting divorced is a complicated process, even for couples without any minor children. This is because it requires dividing up a partnership, so each individual can go his or her own way. While there are many details to iron out in terms of dividing assets, one thing that often gets overlooked, is how your estate plan will be affected.
April 19, 2019
As the next generation buys out, is gifted, or inherits the farm, what are frequent sticking points that arise?
A family from the United Kingdom has made international news, as a result of an alleged will forgery fueled by a mother-in-law’s disdain for her daughter’s husband.
April 11, 2019
While everyone from brand new parents to great grandparents can benefit from the advice of a competent estate planning lawyer, frequently the individuals making sure that their affairs are in order, are those in their golden years. They have a common concern: what about their grandbabies?
The Last Will and Testament plays an essential role in estate planning and without question everybody should have one.
April 9, 2019
In one of the most famous pet trust cases, hotel magnate Leona Helmsley left $12 million in a trust for her dog, Trouble. The judge reduced Trouble’s inheritance to $2 million.
The perception is that trusts are for the very wealthy and that they cost a ton of money to set up. The reality is a trust can be a fantastic tool for the average person or couple, because it simplifies things in the event of your death.