Blog

As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family....

Life is full of contingencies. While some outcomes are relatively certain, other events are more difficult to predict. This uncertainty...

In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a negative connotation. Indeed, for many people—especially those with...

The notion that your estate plan contains a defect would not normally be welcomed as good news. But despite the moniker, an intentionally...

Cohabitation without marriage is becoming more common in the United States. Among eighteen- to forty-four-year-olds, the percentage of...

When a married couple creates an estate plan using a revocable living trust, they have the option of creating a single joint trust or two...

When you pass away, your family may need to sign certain documents as part of a probate process in order to claim their inheritance. This...

Estate planning is about protecting you and your loved ones. Sometimes this can be a difficult endeavor when there is a loved one who may...

Hoarding is more than just being a bit messy (or buying a six-month supply of toilet paper): It is actually a mental disorder causing...

Roughly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan, according to a recent survey from Caring.com.[1] If you are among the...

Creating an estate plan is a personal and often emotional undertaking, making the selection of your estate planning attorney of the...

About 40 to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Regardless of how you feel about your child’s spouse, you...

Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans across the country celebrate our nation’s declaration of independence from Great Britain. Yet...

According to the National Association of Home Builders, in 2018 there were approximately 7.5 million second homes, making up 5.5 percent...

A spouse’s death creates a difficult and demanding time for the surviving partner. As much as you might want space and time alone to...

If your life or the law has changed since you signed your last will and testament (will) or trust agreement, you need to update your...

As parents age and their physical and mental capacities diminish, it is natural for their adult children, recognizing the parents’...

Most American strive to earn a decent-sized paycheck to support themselves and their families when they go to work. Stay-at-home parents,...

The short answer to this question is no. Naming your child as the recipient of your home in your will does not give them any right to...

Your estate plan, like your home, periodically needs a thorough polishing. Your life circumstances are constantly changing, and an estate...