Like a subway, a trust is a vessel meant to transport your assets in an efficient manner to the individuals of your choosing. Many choose to include a trust ...

A common misconception is that estate planning is a task for adults entering retirement. In reality, estate planning can and often should start as early as 1...

Many start to think about estate planning once they have children. This is natural because parents want to have a plan in place for their young children in t...

Probate is often a a misunderstood topic. Many view probate as a costly long process and many do not know what probate is in the first place. Probate is a co...

Increasingly, couples across the nation are creating their own paths when it comes to settling down. Marriage no longer defines whether a couple is committ...

Wedding season is over and now is the time for newlyweds to think about their estate plans. This post breaks down the components of a basic estate plan and t...

What is a Special Needs Trust (SNT)? An SNT is a type of trust designed for beneficiaries with disabilities and/or special needs who receive social security ...

This post features a highly informative article that highlights the pitfalls of not having an estate plan. Legendary singer, Aretha Franklin, passed away wit...

The legal landscape is changing for the better thanks to the low bono movement. Law practices in the area are beginning to recognize that you, the client, do...

Trusts fall into two basic categories: testamentary and inter vivos. A testamentary trust is one created by your will, and it does not come into existence un...

The main purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go after you die, but it can also be used to instruct your heirs how to pay your debts. While ...

If you are single, you may not think you need to plan your estate, but single people are in as much need of a plan as anyone else. Estate planning not only i...

Even if you've created an estate plan, are you sure you included everything you need to? There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in in a...

What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a government funded program that pays for the care of those who need to either live in a nursing home or live in an environment...

What is a durable power of attorney? It is a legal document that grants certain powers to the agent of your choosing. The agent's authority can come into eff...

There is a movement in the legal community to make legal services more affordable. This change is a direct response to a current conundrum many clients face w...

Humans make mistakes. We miscalculate, misjudge, and at times, overestimate our abilities. This is human nature. This is also part of the reason DUIs are so ...

What is near and dear to you? For some, the answer is family and loved ones (fur babies included). For others, the answer is a certain charity or cause. And ...