Clients are often concerned about how family harmony will be maintained after they are gone. They worry that children will argue over their money and their possessions. Avoiding a contest over your Last Will and Testament when you are no longer here involves careful planning and execution. While it’s impossible to guarantee that a Last...
We all know that a Last Will and Testament (Will) is an important thing to have. We want to make it easier for our families after we have died. But just having a Will often causes more problems than it solves. The problem is that it may not be enough; it could be putting your...
In most families, parents choose to leave their estate equally to their children. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to disinherit a child and cut them out of their estate completely. You may have, what you believe to be legitimate reason to do this: one child is more financially successful than the others; not wanting a...
Most of us have heard of a bad experience another family had dividing up personal property after a parent died. Arguments and bitter feelings ensued when the adult children tried to figure out who should get Mom’s favorite pie plate, Dad’s trusty set of wrenches, or the painting over the fireplace. Neglecting to specify who-gets-what...
It’s heartbreaking to comprehend losing a loved one; losing a loved one from complications of the COVID-19 virus can be even more difficult to bear. The swift and sudden onset and extreme contagiousness of the illness means patients are dying without loved ones by their side. These factors can make it especially challenging for those...
Q: Mom lives alone in the family home where we all grew up. She seems lonely since Dad passed away several years ago. I’m worried about her safety; she lacks socialization and it seems getting around is becoming more difficult. Taking care of a big home by herself is getting difficult. As her daughter, I...
A Last Will and Testament (Will) and Revocable Living Trust (Living Trust) are both estate planning documents used to pass assets on to your beneficiaries at your death. Typically, for an estate planning attorney to create a proper Living Trust, the cost is more than to prepare a Will. When debating whether you should utilize...
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