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Oct. 10, 2024

As an estate planning attorney with years of experience, I've encountered numerous individuals who are unsure whether they need a will. The question often arises during significant life events—marriage, the birth of a child, or the purchase of a home—when people start thinking about the future and what might happen to their assets.

July 31, 2024

A will is a critical document that specifies your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets, guardianship of minor children, and many other important matters. Without a will, you leave these critical decisions up to the state, the results of which may not align with your desires.

May 16, 2024

Setting up a trust is one of the most effective strategies for protecting your family's future and ensuring that your estate is handled according to your wishes.

March 15, 2024

Asset protection planning is a strategic, forward-thinking process designed to safeguard one's assets from potential future creditors, lawsuits, or judgments. By employing legal tools and structures, individuals and businesses can ensure that their wealth and assets remain secure.

Feb. 7, 2024

Developing a special needs trust often feels like an intricate puzzle. It's a journey filled with numerous challenges, not least of which is ensuring their financial stability. This is why it's critical to seek legal guidance from a knowledgeable estate planning attorney.

Sept. 15, 2023

Establishing an estate plan allows both opposite-sex and LGBTQ+ couples to prepare for life's uncertainties and leave instructions about how their estate and final affairs should be settled when they’re gone. However, estate planning for same-sex couples is quite unique, and there are several things to consider when creating one.

Aug. 16, 2023

If you’re like most people, when you hear the term, “estate planning,” you’re either reminded that you haven’t yet got around to drafting a will, or you have but you know it likely needs to be updated or improved in some way. This could include making a simple revision, adding on a trust, or tailoring your estate plan in another way that meets your specific needs.

July 12, 2023

Having an estate plan allows you to make adequate provisions for your loved ones and determine how your assets and affairs should be managed when you’re gone. However, bring divorce into the mix, and it can affect every aspect of your life, including your finances, assets, children, and estate plan. In the event of marital dissolution, you will need to update your estate plan to reflect your current status and wishes.

May 29, 2023

In the aftermath of losing a loved one, the weight of grief can be overwhelming. The thought of shouldering their debts is likely the last thing on your mind. It's natural to feel confused and uncertain about what transpires with your loved one’s outstanding debts upon their passing, as well as your own obligations in this situation.

May 2, 2023

Losing a parent is never easy, even if you’ve been expecting it for some time. But what can make this experience even more painful is also having to deal with family conflict over inheritance rights.