The law gives you the freedom to decide how and to whom your assets are distributed when you die by making a Will. If you die without…
Often in marriages, one spouse ends up handling most of the couple’s financial affairs. The division of responsibilities doesn’t always fall along gender lines. Typically, the individual…
My family experienced the full spectrum of emotions last week. We started the week celebrating my brother’s wedding, and ended it grieving the death of my father-in-law,…
Once you’ve signed your estate planning documents—your will, powers of attorney and other important paperwork—you’re more prepared than most Americans. However, you’re not out of the woods…
Any attorney can tell you it’s best to create your will while you’re healthy and in full command of all your resources. Unfortunately, though, some people just…
I recently received a note from a woman whose mother had recently passed away. Her mother’s Will directed that her estate be divided equally among her three…
At some point in our lives, most of us will know someone who is facing a life-threatening illness. We’ll want to help, but may not know just…
Closeup of mother holding her children hand. All parents worry about protecting their children if the unthinkable happens. But those worries are compounded for parents of children with…