It’s difficult to consider more than just your grief after losing a spouse or long-term partner. There are, however, critical, and timely decisions you need to make regarding your finances and personal estate planning. In reality, estate planning is a…
Meeting with your elder law attorney to discuss your estate plan should be one of your new year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, this pandemic is not over. Although we hope that you won’t become ill, it is extremely critical to have your…
Letters of intent (LOI) can address a number of issues, both business-related and personal in nature. An LOI can be an important part of your estate planning, and even though it’s a formal letter, it can fully represent your wishes…
Some of you may remember a Maltese pet pup named “Trouble” whose human, hotel heiress Leona Helmsley, left a trust fund of $12 million for Trouble’s care. Since then, pet inheritances have suffered a negative reputation. The Value of an…
Many young adults, even those with professional careers of more than thirty years, believe they are too young to worry about estate planning. In their twenties and thirties, young adults often believe they do not own enough to qualify as…
Understanding Probate In probate court, a will is validated, and an executor is appointed to handle the decedent’s assets, debts, and final tax filings, according to law and his wishes. Probate must be initiated by a personal representative or executor…
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, there are several considerations to examine when structuring the legal document(s) guiding commercial real estate property sale. Using a form of an attorney-prepared agreement requires extra scrutiny of the rights necessary for…
A guide to caring for your aging parent Caregiving for an aging parent is always a unique experience, but one thing stands out: preparation is crucial to success. No matter what your needs are regarding eldercare resources, whether you need…
A property deed is a legal document that permits the transfer of ownership of real estate. A property deed may be used in several different situations. In some circumstances, knowing which type of deed to use can be challenging. When…
Appointing a Legal Representative The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us that life is unpredictable. In 2020, too many aging Americans faced life-threatening COVID-19 illnesses without legal documents naming loved ones to make decisions concerning their well-being while incapacitated. Generally, family…