Sekhon Law Blog

Setting up a retirement account or a life insurance policy can be an exciting step. In the case of a retirement account, you are making m...

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...

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

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...

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 pl...

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

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 bas...

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

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

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

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

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 pa...

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...

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

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 li...

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 authori...

There is a movement in the legal community to make legal services more affordable. This change is a direct response to a current conundru...

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

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 ch...