Estate Planning

Owning property in multiple states can be complex when planning an estate. With different state laws, tax rates, and regulations, careful consideration should be taken to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event of your death. Here we will discuss how owning property in multiple states is handled in an estate plan. […]

If you have an estate plan, you’ve taken an important step toward protecting your assets and providing for your family in the event of your death. But where should you keep the documents for your estate plan? The answer depends on the type of documents you have. Some documents, such as a will, need to […]

Whether or not your estate plan is valid if you move to another state depends on the type of estate plan you have and the laws in the state you are moving to. In general, if you are moving to another state, it is important to check the laws of the state you are moving […]

Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person and distributing assets to the designated beneficiaries. The process is supervised by a court, either through a local probate court or a superior court. During the probate process, the court reviews the validity of the deceased person’s will and resolves any disputes […]

When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important documents you can have is a trust. A trust is a legal document that allows you to control and manage your assets, both now and in the future. It can protect your assets from creditors, avoid probate, and provide for family members after your […]

Blending families can beautify life and make it a lovely journey once again. But a myriad of estate planning issues can spring up in the unfortunate event of divorce, incapacitation, or death. The good news? This article highlights how you can plan your estate and make robust changes upon divorce.  What Is Your Best Choice for Estate […]

17 million. That’s the number of unmarried partners living together in the United States as of 2017, up from 6 million in 1996. If anything, these figures point to the fact that more and more couples now prefer to live together instead of tying the knot. Despite the bad rap that marriage gets in some […]

A divorce is a very trying time in your life. After all, your entire life is changing. After having spent years with someone, you are now once again on your own. You may have to live simpler since you are no longer a dual income household. You may have to adjust your whole routine, especially […]

Many people are unaware of the potential risks associated with a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) estate plan and trust. A DIY estate plan is one that is created without the assistance of an estate planning attorney, and can result in a number of serious problems. Here, we will discuss the reasons why it is best to avoid […]

A living trust is a legal document that allows you to manage your assets while you are still alive and to provide for the distribution of your assets after your death. It is a legal entity that can hold your assets for you in a trust account and is managed by a designated trustee. The […]