We are all experiencing an event in life which none of us have ever before experienced, so it is natural to get anxious and panic about the future. With some knowledge, however, one can take steps to avoid the anxiety, at least when it comes to estate planning.
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Regardless of income or assets, everyone needs an estate plan. However, estate planning can be confusing, primarily due to the sheer number of available estate planning options available. In order to give you an idea of what you may want to include in your estate plan, we've compiled a list of the most important...
A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party (the trustor) gives another party (the trustee) the right to hold title to assets or property for the benefit of a third party (the beneficiary). When creating a trust as part of your estate plan, it’s imperative that you choose a trustee that...
While it is certainly advisable to review one’s estate planning documents, from time to time, to make sure they continue to reflect your wishes, it is extremely important to pay special attention to the titling of your assets.
Most married couples own all or most of their assets jointly, with rights of...
People who move south each winter to avoid the cold weather are commonly referred to as "snowbirds." There are advantages and disadvantages to the snowbird lifestyle, and it's important to make sure you understand both before deciding to embark upon your new life as a snowbird. Below is an overview of the pros and...
Whether you are a business owner or a consumer, there are some simple steps you can take to avoid litigation. First, regardless of who you are, when dealing with other businesses, customers, or providers of service, one should always investigate the person/company with whom you are dealing. It is certainly easy enough to google...
Business owners, especially those first starting out, are certainly capable of reviewing leases provided by a prospective landlord. They usually feel that there is no point in having an attorney review the lease and attempt to negotiate the terms, believing that the landlord will not be amenable to changes. That is definitely not true. ...
When someone passes away, as a resident of one state owning real property in another, it is necessary to do an ancillary proceeding. If the decedent died leaving a will, then it is referred to as an ancillary probate, while if there was not will, it is usually referred to an ancillary administration.
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