May 7, 2019
What Happens to Your Debts After Death?
One of the issues that heirs to an estate may face is how to deal with any outstanding debts, and who is responsible for payment. If you are creating your…
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May 7, 2019
One of the issues that heirs to an estate may face is how to deal with any outstanding debts, and who is responsible for payment. If you are creating your…
April 16, 2019
If you are starting a new business or have a current business that is growing or adding ownership interests, then you may be concerned about which business structure that you…
April 16, 2019
As you prepare your estate plan, you may be considering making a gift to a charity. This is an excellent way to leave a legacy with your resources, but there…
March 18, 2019
Immigration laws and policy in the US are in the news almost daily, and with a diverse, multi-cultural population there are many families that have non-US citizen spouses or children….
March 11, 2019
Most people who are thinking about making a will or trust assume that they only thing that an estate planning attorney does is draft the documents. But, this is far…
February 19, 2019
It is easy to confuse the two distinct fields of estate planning and financial planning, especially since they do relate to each other and seem similar in some respects. It…
February 12, 2019
It is generally understood that when couples divorce they will also be changing their estate plan to reflect the divorce, as well as to accommodate new spouses or children. However,…
January 15, 2019
As the new year begins it is natural to make a few resolutions in areas of life that need attention, such as health, finances and family. Fortunately, there is one…
January 8, 2019
It is becoming more popular for American citizens to either reside or have assets in foreign countries, which means they are subject to the laws of another jurisdiction when it…
December 11, 2018
It is very common for couples to adopt or foster children, even if they have their own biological children already. The question does come up of their legal status for…
November 19, 2018
November 27, 2018 is “Giving Tuesday”, a national charitable giving event in the US that kicks off the holiday season. It is designed to raise awareness of the importance of…
October 21, 2018
One of the questions that many people have when preparing an estate plan is whether their heirs need to know about the contents. The answer to this question will depend…
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