Newsworthy
When I shared my plans to start a Web-based law practice several years ago, most attorneys I told were a bit skeptical that it would…
Financial Powers of Attorney
If you were to become incapacitated, who would pay your utility bills, file your taxes or otherwise manage your financial affairs? If you have not legally named…
Planning for Special Circumstances
I got a heartbreaking call from young woman recently that highlights the importance of updating ones’ insurance beneficiary designations after major life events. She and…
FAQs About Trusts
Many people mistakenly believe that putting their assets into a revocable trust will shelter those assets from creditors. This is not the case. A revocable living trust…
FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives
Many people believe that having a Last Will and Testament is all the estate planning they need. But as advancements in medicine extend our lives, developing a…
Wacky Wills
NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these posts here.
Spoiler Alert! I think much of the storylines I discuss below can be gleaned from several of the movie’s previews which you can see…
FAQs About Estate Planning
Not too long ago someone called me wondering if he really needed a will. He explained that his mother had transferred her home to him many years…
I am delighted to announce that the upgrade of the user interface for my virtual law office was completed last night. As of this morning, I will…
The part of my job that I enjoy most is the conferences I have with my clients. I love hearing about their loved ones, and their…