Let’s say you own a house. And let’s say this house is titled in your name alone. If you have two children, and you want to bequeath the house to these two children upon your death, there are certain steps you should take to save...
If you are considering contesting a Will, there are some questions you should ask before you begin the official process. Also, be aware that contesting a Will can cost you a great deal of time and money. It is not a quick or simple process....
If you or someone in your family will be facing large school costs — be they private grade school, college, graduate school, or trade school — a 529 plan is a smart way to allocate funds while reducing other tax burdens. What is a 529...
Your estate plans are a firm, legal method for protecting your family. Putting legal documentation in place to ensure your family is safe and provided for is a terrific way to prove how much you care about them. Should of anything unfortunate happen to you,...
When considering estate planning, many people think of avoiding estate taxes — and other forms of taxation — as the main issue. According to a group of estate planning professionals, however, the main concern should be family fights. At the 52nd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning...
Estate attorneys see many estate plans go into place, and many of these plans go awry. When you work with an experienced estate lawyer, they can help steer you away from potential missteps. The five most commonly made mistakes in arranging your estate are: 1....
None of us enjoy thinking about being medically incapacitated. The idea of being so sick, injured, or close to death is a painful one. However, there are decisions we all must make about how we would want our final days to look, if given the...
A Living Will is one type of advance directive. Any set of legal instructions that clarify the type of medical care you would prefer, in the event of a situation in which you cannot make decisions for yourself is by definition an advance directive. If...
Senior citizens have different needs than younger adults. There have different concerns and questions as they become older—whether or not they are able to retire. An elder law attorney specializes in the needs of older adults. This type of attorney also knows how to handle...
Not everyone can contest a Will. If Person A owes you money, and then Person A passes away without repaying that debt, you may not be able to get any money from the estate. The majority of Wills go through the probate process without a challenge for...
