"Do I need a will?" This common question often stems from misconceptions about the purpose of having a will. Some assume the law will...

One of the most common questions we receive is: "What is probate, and how do I avoid it?" While probate is often perceived as something...

Planning to Leave Your Home to Someone When You Die? What About the Mortgage? The death of a loved one is never easy, and when financial...

With Fall approaching, kids and young adults ranging from toddlers to college students will soon be heading back to school. Whether “Back...

Accumulating debt is part of the American way of life. Between mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and a variety of other...

With nearly 10 million timeshare owners in the U.S. and annual revenues topping $10 billion, vacation ownership is clearly an enormous...

One of the main reasons for seeing an attorney about estate planning is to make sure that, when a loved one passes away, their assets...

One of the most misunderstood and least utilized legal instruments available is the power of attorney, which allows you to decide in...

Typically, when a person dies, settling the estate of the deceased is a difficult process that can take months to resolve. In some cases,...

We've all seen the ads on late night television, promising that a reverse mortgage will solve all our financial problems. With the money...

Probably not, but that doesn’t mean that you can ignore this issue altogether because there are exceptions. Back in December, I wrote a...

Photo courtesy of Ken Mayer via Flickr Let me add my voice to the chorus of attorneys telling you that using LegalZoom, or any other...

Our clients, friends and colleagues are like family to us. We hope you are all doing well and we hope you are following all necessary...

Photo courtesy David Sawyer via Flickr For most families, their home is the biggest financial asset they own. Unlike most items you own,...

A common misconception about estate planning – the area of law that covers wills, trusts, and probate – is that you don't have to think...

Far too often in my practice, when I’m visiting with a new client, I find myself wishing they had come to me a few months or even a few...

One of the most overlooked parts of estate planning is addressing what will happen to a pet after the owner passes way. Too often, a pet...

At times, it can seem difficult to be prepared for everything potential problem in life because there are so many things we need to stay...

The two primary tools that families use to protect their financial assets are wills and trusts. Your family’s individual circumstances...

Having a will means that you, not the state, decide how you want your financial affairs handled after you pass. A will is one of the most...