A critical part of estate planning involves identifying your beneficiaries, and specifying what they will inherit. Parents (particularly those who are widowed or divorced) often designate their children as beneficiaries. ...
The standard language in divorce decrees regarding each party’s obligation to maintain life insurance for the children of the marriage is, in many instances, not sufficient to protect the intended ...
Unfortunately, when a loved one dies, arguments may arise among the heirs to the estate (also known as the beneficiaries). One potential area of dispute may involve a commission due the Executor ...
Legal documents can be difficult to understand, containing unfamiliar words. In the case of Wills, certain key terms frequently cause confusion – specifically, Executor, Trustee, and Testamentary Guardian. We ...
One important aspect of estate planning involves the Power of Attorney (POA). Much confusion abounds regarding when POAs stop being in effect. We hope the following discussion will help clarify ...
Times change…. That’s a given. And, for those of us at or approaching retirement, how we expect to live out our senior years has certainly changed. In the not too ...
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May National Elder Law Month. Below is a recent article that appeared in the NAELA: Eye on Elder and Special ...
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May “Elder Law Month.” NAELA members are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems ...
We’ve all heard the adage, “You get what you pay for.” When it comes to getting “do it yourself” legal material off of the internet vs. seeing an attorney, this ...
Many of us accumulate assets over the course of our lives – assets such as a home, a business, stocks and bonds, jewelry, cars, and assorted other personal items of ...