Guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust contests, and fights over family real estate can be included in probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for the future. Comprehensive estate plans…
When you lose a spouse or long-time partner, you have a hard time focusing on anything else but the loss you are grieving. However, it is crucial to understand there are important and timely decisions you need to make regarding…
The process of estate planning involves the creation of several documents that spell out one's wishes. During the process, you can name people to make financial decisions on your behalf when you are unable. You can designate beneficiaries for your…
There has been an increase in the divorce rate among older US couples, often after long-term marriages. Divorces among baby boomers have risen dramatically in the past thirty years. If you are fifty or more, statistically, you are more likely to…
Going through the process of divorce is an emotionally difficult time in a person’s life, particularly if there are children involved. Despite the personal upheaval, there is much to organize to protect your financial interests and future life. Fidelity Investments, an…
It might seem confusing to think about estate planning vs. elder law as you begin to plan your future, both financially and in terms of health care. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types…
Almost everyone has heard of trusts, typically in reference to someone or something who is the beneficiary of one. Some may believe that only wealthy people have trusts, but they are common and useful tools when creating estate plans of all…
Creating an estate plan can ensure that your assets, interests, and loved ones are protected after you pass away. Unfortunately, many individuals make costly estate planning mistakes without proper advice and guidance from a qualified estate planning attorney. Poor planning…
In human history, there has never been a financial period like this. America is on the verge of one of the largest wealth transfers in history as baby boomers prepare to pass on their legacies. Forecasts show that 68.4 trillion…