'Divorce is never easy. Amid the emotional and legal complexities, one critical task that often gets overlooked is updating your estate plan; but once your marriage ends, your estate planning documents likely need a serious refresh. Failing to update your estate plan...
Estate planning can be a difficult conversation, but it’s one of the most important discussions you’ll have with your loved ones. Without a clear plan, families can face unnecessary stress, confusion, and even conflict. Whether you're initiating the discussion or...
Owning a business comes with many responsibilities, including ensuring a smooth transition of ownership in the event of your passing. One crucial strategy to achieve this is placing your Limited Liability Company (LLC) into a revocable trust. Doing so can prevent...
As parents, it’s natural to want to ensure your children’s financial security and make the inheritance process easier for them. One common strategy some homeowners consider is adding their children to the deed of their home. While this may seem like a simple solution...
Disinheriting a child is a sensitive and emotionally charged topic. There are circumstances where a parent might feel it necessary to make this decision. Whether it's due to strained relationships, financial irresponsibility, or deeply personal reasons, disinheriting...
If you have assets and people you care about, you should strongly consider preparing a revocable living trust. Revocable living trusts are not just for the wealthy or for those who have complicated holdings. In fact, a revocable living trust can provide a great...
Using a Special Needs Trust can provide crucial financial security and support for your loved ones with disabilities while helping to preserve their government benefits. Government benefits often fall short of providing the funds for those receiving them to live a...
Your estate plan, like your home, periodically needs a thorough polishing. Your life circumstances are constantly changing, and an estate plan that perfectly met your needs a couple of years ago may now be cluttered with outdated provisions or documents. With spring...
When it comes to safeguarding the future of your young children, there are numerous steps you can take to ensure their safety and security. From baby-proofing your home to carefully monitoring their activities, parents go to great lengths to protect their children....
You have recently divorced your spouse and the judge has signed the divorce decree. Now what? Although you may feel as though you have spent enough time and money on lawyers, there is one last attorney you need to talk to: an estate planning attorney. If you and your...