After the passing of a loved one, you will likely attend a probate court that oversees the verification of the deceased's will and the distribution of their estate. During this process, issues may come to light that give you cause to challenge the will. As one...
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Estate Planning
Why you should name a guardian for your new child right away
As a young parent, you are likely looking to your family's future with unbridled excitement. There are great possibilities ahead, so legal matters like naming a guardian for your new child are probably at the very back of your mind. You might be under the impression...
How do I sell my inherited property?
If you plan to inherit a home, you might wonder what to do with it. You essentially have four options: sell it, rent it, move into it or give it to the bank. If you choose to sell the property, the process might be more complicated than you expect. Keep reading to...
Why baby boomers and millennials should consider estate planning
Baby boomers and millennials are the largest generation groups in the U.S. Members of each group have one thing in common: you have made significant sacrifices for your families and careers. It is never too early or too late to consider estate planning to safeguard...
Am I on the hook for my deceased parent’s debt?
Coping with the death of your parent is already emotional enough without the added stress of settling the estate or dealing with creditors. You might have agents calling you and your siblings to collect on your parent’s debt and you may wonder if you are liable for...
Sending a Child to College? Consider a Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney
A health care directive enables your child to select who is entitled to receive health care information and act on their behalf if they cannot speak for themselves.
Pandemic Estate Planning: Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney
Maybe you're young and healthy, but you're unnerved by all that's happening. Maybe you can't get your hands on a cloth or N95 mask and you need to do something to feel a little better. Or maybe you're one of the alarmingly many who are facing economic uncertainty and...
Estate Planning Is Still Possible During the Pandemic
These are unusual times, that much is certain. Everything has unimaginably changed in the last two weeks. It is awfully hard not to be acutely aware of the news, conflicting data, and general pandemic panic. Let us help you channel that COVID-19 anxiety (or denial)...
Estate Planning: Do I Need to Update My Will?
A well drafted estate plan is intended to last many, many years. It is my hope that my clients ride off into the sunset with their estate plans and do not need any updates. However, life is anything but constant, so sometimes changes are necessary. It is important to...
While your college kids are home for the holidays…
While your college kids are home for the holidays it's a great time to encourage them to put some just-in-case legal documents in place. When children turn 18 and become adults, their parents are unable to legally act on their behalf without court intervention or the...