September 10, 2021If the Beneficiary Has Passed On, Who Ends up With the Inheritance?Who will get an inheritance if the beneficiary is deceased? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place? The answer is,…
September 3, 2021A Guide for Understanding the Probate ProcessProbate is the legal process of handling the estate of someone who has passed, where an executor assists in the distribution of the assets, clearing any debts, and finalizing any taxes owed in accordance with the will. To begin probate,…
August 27, 2021What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?There are currently more than 51 million Americans that are 65 or older, and this number is continually growing due to medical and technological developments. The expanding needs of the US aging population are contributing to an increase in federal…
August 20, 2021Bring Comfort and Peace to Your Family with A Letter of IntentA letter of intent (LOI), also referred to as a letter of instruction, communicates important information to your loved ones that may not be covered in the general estate planning documents. Your LOI is a valuable piece in your estate…
July 30, 2021How Does the Probate Process Work?The probate process involves authenticating the deceased individual’s will, assessing the assets, settling debts and taxes, and oversee the allocation of the inheritance. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s executor to administer the probate process.…
July 16, 2021Conservatorship for Britney SpearsBritney Spears started her career with the Mickey Mouse Club at the tender age of eight. Later, when she was in her twenties, she was reported as having a bit of an emotional melt-down and ended up spending some time…
June 25, 2021How does Per Stirpes Work?As I was doing research on wills, I found that I could leave my property to my children “per stripes.” Why is the law talking about us like we’re some kind of zebra? The phrase is Latin and it is…
June 11, 2021A Trust and Trustee’s DutyA trust is attainable and beneficial to anyone, not just the wealthy. You want to keep your affairs private and stay out of probate court? Maybe you have stepchildren? You want to leave money to your favorite charities? Or you…
May 28, 2021Online Estate PlanningIt is essential we keep physical space between us to help stop the spread of the virus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside your…
May 13, 2021Advance Directives ExplainedOutside Winnie’s nursing home room, Kevin stands teary-eyed. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Winnie couldn’t express her wishes due to advanced dementia, and she had…
