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What Should I Know about Guardianship?

One of the key functions of the family law system is to ensure that children are looked after appropriately. This is the basis for the doctrine of legal guardianship.

Posted on: May 5, 2020

Handing Kids Keys to Your Home Is Never Good Estate Planning

Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Should I Use Life Insurance in My Estate Planning?

Life insurance may play a vital role in an estate plan, because insurance proceeds can be counted on to provide liquidity when it’s needed.

Posted on: April 15, 2020

What are the Main Estate Planning Blunders to Avoid?

Maintaining a valid and current estate plan is vitally necessary in order to ensure the efficient and orderly dispersion of assets after a person dies. However, even a small mistake can create huge problems during the settlement process, and in many cases, these errors are impossible for anyone to correct.

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Do I Need a Revocable Living Trust?

Do you ever worry about how your beneficiaries will manage their portion of their inheritance when you pass away? One solution that allows you to still exert some control over your money–even after passing–is with a revocable living trust (RLT).

Posted on: April 9, 2020

Coronavirus News Should Make You Think about Estate Planning

Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, and that's why so many people go without basic estate planning documents. Often, an event like the coronavirus can be the kick in the pants you need to get your affairs in order.

Posted on: April 3, 2020

Why Do I Need to Have Up-to-Date Beneficiaries on My Accounts?

Losing a loved one isn’t just an emotional burden — it also carries an administrative load. There are flower arrangements to pick, eulogies to write and a stream of paperwork to sort through.

Posted on: March 18, 2020

What Is So Important About Powers Of Attorney?

A power of attorney names a person who can act on your behalf. This person is called your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.” Before you create a power of attorney, you should know your options and which ones your home state allows.

Posted on: March 16, 2020

How Can I Move On after a Loved One Dies?

Even as you work through your grief, there are some important financial tasks to take care of along the way. Here is a framework to use as a starting point.

Posted on: February 26, 2020

How is a Guardianship Determined?

Although various degrees of control may accompany a limited guardianship, our discussion here applies to a general guardianship, which includes full control of an individual’s person and property.

Posted on: February 24, 2020

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