In spite of its expense and complexity, probate is a standard legal procedure for transferring assets from decedents to their loved ones. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you own it, and…
An estate plan that is comprehensive requires careful thought and discussion with your spouse. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you…
Especially after a big life change such as a birth, marriage, divorce, or moving to a new state, you should check your estate planning documents regularly. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, and residences change. That’s why we…
As the Internet of Things (IoT) integrates more and more into our lives, it is more and more important to identify and manage your digital property. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond…
In most cases, dividing assets equitably among children is a good idea. Yet, in some families, each child receiving the same inheritance can be inappropriate, deplete the estate’s assets due to ensuing litigation, or cause other family issues after you…
Estate planning and elder law differ from each other when it comes to planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are…
Sandwich generations are individuals who have to care for aging parents and children simultaneously. Although generation is part of the phrase, it does not refer to people born at a specific time. Typically, these "sandwich" family caregivers will be in…
Over 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease and there is no cure. Projections by the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) are that by 2050 more than 14 million Americans will suffer from this disease. What can you do if you are…
Property or money inheritance is generally treated equally by most parents. When it comes to the inheritance of money or property, most parents choose to treat their children equally. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a…
In the event that your beneficiary dies, what will happen to your inheritance? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place?…