The famous musician Prince died a year ago and the battle over his fortune will not be resolved any time soon. The question of whether Prince left a will continues to be one
Call me old-school, but it seems to me that legal services, such as estate planning, should involve a personalized continuing relationship, not a single disconnected transaction. Estates, and their planning, can change over
When it comes to law firms, bigger is not always better. The definition of a “small” law firm can change depending on the location and type of practice, but according to the American
The New Year is upon us and you may be contemplating a resolution for 2016. Resolutions are generally about making our life better, getting healthier, saving money or reaching a goal. One of
The death of a loved one can be shocking, painful and stressful. Although we all wish that the time immediately after their death could be spent grieving and spending time with family, there
When Slade passed away two years ago, he left all of his assets to his wife, either through beneficiary designation or jointly owned property. The two had worked hard and had been married
I often hear people say they don’t need an estate plan because all of their assets are held jointly with their spouse or with one or more of their children. Although this seems
Consider this: in your daily life you probably have more than a handful of professionals you call upon for certain situations you just can’t handle on your own. You probably don’t cut your
