April 21, 2016
Personal Family Lawyer
Opening these conversations with your family will be difficult, but nowhere near as difficult as it would be on your family in the absence of advance planning
Estate Planning
April 19, 2016
Personal Family Lawyer
Making provisions for pets in your will can only be done through the establishment of a trust. Pets are considered property and, as such, cannot be left money or property directly.
February 23, 2016
Personal Family Lawyer
All of these processes will prevent the need for a court to appoint a guardian for you if you become incapable of managing your own affairs. In my experience, it is important to do everything possible to avoid court and having a non-interested third party judge, who knows nothing about you, from making decisions that will impact your life.
June 24, 2014
Personal Family Lawyer
Once a child turns 18, they are no longer considered a child in the eyes of the law. And you no longer have the legal right to access their health care, school or banking records without their permission. Here are some steps you should take before your child leaves the nest that will help ensure your peace of mind and their safety
May 13, 2014
Personal Family Lawyer
Creating an estate plan is something you do to leave a legacy of care and love for the people who matter to you the most. Working with an attorney who understands your goals and wishes for your family, and can articulate those in a well-crafted estate plan, is a much better alternative than relying on a one-stop shopping experience.
May 6, 2014
Personal Family Lawyer
Many people fail to create an estate plan because they don’t truly understand what is involved and therefore believe it is too complicated. But the real truth is that creating an estate plan during your lifetime is far less complicated than what your family will deal with after you are gone, if you don’t.
April 29, 2014
Personal Family Lawyer
America is a nation of do-it-yourselfers, but building a deck and creating a legally valid estate plan are two entirely different things – and a less-than-perfect deck won’t devastate your family’s financial future or the relationships among the people you care about most.
The prevalence of online legal services has led many people to believe that they can create legal documents cheaply and those documents will be just as effective as if they had visited an estate planning attorney. And this is why that is wrong:
June 3, 2013
Personal Family Lawyer
If you make a mistake in naming beneficiaries for your life insurance policy, the people you love will end up being hurt. Insure.com recently provided a list of the 10 life insurance beneficiary mistakes to avoid. We elaborate on how […]
May 24, 2013
Personal Family Lawyer
Unfortunately, money has a habit of bringing out the worst in people, even in the best of families. One of the most important reasons to get your [city/state] estate plan handled is to keep your family out of conflict. And, […]
January 3, 2013
Personal Family Lawyer
The bill approved in Congress to avert the fiscal cliff would bring the first major tax increase on high earners in 20 years. Payroll Taxes Increase to 6.2% from 4.2% (almost a 50% increase) Taxpayers Making $200,000 (Single), $250,000 (Couples) […]
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