When a parent passes away, most families want to lean on one another. But when the question of who gets what comes up — and it always does — what should be a time of togetherness can quickly turn [Read More…]
Life rarely slows down on its own. With work, family and community commitments, many of us push off estate planning because it feels big, like something we’ll “get to later.” But small, thoughtful steps can [Read More…]
When most people hear “trust,” they think of wealthy families and “trust fund babies.” But the truth is, trusts can be one of the most practical tools for everyday people, no matter your income or [Read More…]
Losing a loved one can turn your world upside down. Time may seem too slow, and normal routines can feel unimportant or impossible. While dealing with grief, families are often also thinking ahead to matters [Read More…]
In an age where DIY projects can range from home renovations to personal finance management, the allure of creating your own will might seem like a practical, cost-saving solution. However, making your own will is [Read More…]
Life is full of surprises. This is something that the pandemic drove home for all of us. It’s crazy to think about how fast our lives changed. Remember February 2020? Kids were in school. Employees [Read More…]
A blended family can be one of life’s chief joys. But unfortunately, many people marry (or re-marry) without ever taking the time to assess their estate plans and update them, which, given the enormity of the [Read More…]
Estate administration is the last thing you want to deal with after the loss of a spouse. The spouse’s death is not just a significant trauma, it also requires the surviving spouse to make several [Read More…]
Creating a good estate plan is an essential task for everyone to undertake. A plan should be formed that covers the contingencies which may occur in life — within reason. After all, it only makes sense to [Read More…]
When a person can no longer care for oneself and needs help paying for services, people often wonder if payment is available through the Medicaid Long Term Care program. Also, a well known subject — notorious, even — is [Read More…]
As attorneys who deal daily with issues of estate planning, it strikes us how common it is that people do not realize they have an estate. The idea floating around out there seems to be [Read More…]
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