With 2020’s arrival I wanted to make clear my commitment to you: moving forward our legal blog will be written in a way that is easy to digest and more enjoyable to read. If you’re anything like me then you likely don’t take the time to read through an entire blog unless the information is […]
read moreEstate planning is a sensitive subject that is surprisingly avoided on a large scale by adults at every income level. There are many reasons for the lack of action to enter the world of estate planning, but the bottom line is that for whatever reason too many people have not decided to take control of […]
read moreWhen you pass away, your family may need to initiate court proceedings in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in only your name. Although having a will is a good basic form of planning, a will does not avoid […]
read moreWhen someone we care about passes away and leaves behind assets, their estate must be settled. This process is known as probate and while most people want the process to be done ASAP, probate can take anywhere from 18 and 24 months. It’s no surprise that this time delay can cause a great deal of […]
read moreEstate planning is simply planning for life. By using the right set of legal documents you can plan for minor children, grandchildren, protect your estate from probate, plan for your pets, businesses and more! Let’s look at the top five estate planning documents everyone should consider – what they are and why you should consider […]
read moreWhat are digital assets? We tend to be more familiar with the concept of physical or tangible assets, like our house, car or banking accounts. Yet, we likely all own digital assets as well. Examples of digital assets include smart phones, computers, digital art, music, videos, photographs, virtual currency, and more. Just like our physical assets, […]
read moreProbate is a legal process that may occur after someone passes away if the decedent left assets behind owned solely in their name (meaning the asset was not owned jointly and did not have designated beneficiaries). The purpose of probate is to ensure that the deceased’s assets are distributed to their heirs at law if […]
read moreEstate planning is an essential process that every parent must complete. As a parent with young children, you must consider how your children will be taken care in the event something should happen to you. Who will raise them? Who will manage their money until they reach a mature age? What if your children are over […]
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