By now, some of us have all witnessed the slow and dehumanizing death of a friend or a family member due to Alzheimer's disease. In the final stages of this and other dementia
When a loved one dies, their money and property has to be distributed to the appropriate people according to the will, or the state’s laws if a will is not in place. Even
The legal term “guardian” refers to someone who cares for another individual, often a minor child, who needs special protection for a variety of reasons. Although parents of a minor child can name
In the event that your beneficiary is no longer alive, what happens to your inheritance? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you,
No one wants to think about what would happen to them if they became incapacitated, but it’s a critical plan to have in place for your own welfare and the welfare of your
The first step to having an effective estate plan is understanding what exactly it is, what purpose it serves, and what type of estate planning vehicles are right for you and your situation.
There is a question we hear all the time: “Can’t I just get a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, and put my kids on my bank account?”
Client have occasionally asked us whether their estate plan can include a right of first refusal (ROFR) on assets in their estate. To illustrate this issue, here’s a hypothetical scenario: The Family Farm
It can be difficult to discuss estate planning with our parents. Even broaching the subject can seem daunting. Despite the challenging nature of this subject, it is one of the most important conversations
When I am gone, I would like to leave my bank accounts to my children. Can’t I just make the children joint owners? That idea sounds better than it actually is. Yes, you
