A lot can happen in a year. By the time five or ten years roll by, even the details of significant events can start to get fuzzy, and less-memorable occurrences can be lost to time.
When did you prepare your estate plan? When was the last time you thought about updating it? If you aren’t sure or if the only answer that comes to mind is, […]
One of the most difficult aspects of going through the probate process is dealing with disputes among family members. If your loved one did not leave an estate plan, if his or her estate plan is unclear or incomplete, or if there are questions regarding its validity, these are all issues that can require some form of intervention in order to achieve a final resolution.
Other issues […]
In an ideal scenario, the process of probating a loved one’s estate will go smoothly, and everyone involved in the process will be on the same page regarding how to wind up your loved one’s final affairs. Your loved one’s estate plan will provide clear guidance, and there will be no questions regarding its legal enforceability.
But, things do not always go according to plan. Ambiguities can […]
If your parent’s health is deteriorating and you are beginning to have concerns about your parent’s ability to protect his or her own wellbeing, you are right to be thinking about the legal options you have available. As our parents age, these types of situations become inevitable, and having a plan in place allows you to avoid uncomfortable, difficult, and potentially dangerous situations […]
You have a child with special needs, and up until this point you have focused your efforts on the present. You have consistently made sure that your child has everything he or she needs, and you have done what was necessary to ensure that your family has had the financial resources required to adequately provide for your child. But, your child is now quickly approaching age […]