Dec 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Dealing with a loss in the family is already a tough time, but the situation can become worse with disputes over how possessions are allocated. Unfortunately, an emotional situation can escalate further when remaining family members disagree, creating distrust or even...
Oct 15, 2020 | Guardianship
Turning 18 is usually associated with the beginning of adulthood. It’s the age at which most people graduate high school, can vote and choose to live independently. However, things may look a little different for those with special needs, depending on their ability to...
Aug 18, 2020 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Trusts & Probates
You’ve successfully completed all of your important documents: your Last Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney and Trust. You’re feeling good and now you can rest easy until the end of your time, right? Maybe. A lot can change between now and ten, twenty or forty years...
Jun 18, 2020 | Trusts & Probates
Are you looking forward to spending the summer in your Florida vacation home? Did you ever consider what would a happen with your out-of-state property if something happened to you? As people move around for work, school or recreation, they may come to purchase...
Apr 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
What would happen if you weren’t able to make your own medical decisions due to a bad accident or other health incident that maybe left you unconscious? Although this kind of scenario may be difficult to think about, it’s a good idea to have legal documents in place...
Feb 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
The retirement system has been troubled for some time. With the move away from pension programs, only about half of people participate in a workplace retirement plan. Most have to supplement their personal savings with social security. According to Vanguard’s 2019 How...
Dec 18, 2019 | Real Estate
Deciding to become a landlord can be a great business but there are important legal aspects that are critical to know. Failure to understand and abide by what landlords are and are not permitted to do can result in costly and time-consuming legal issues. Here are some...
Oct 12, 2019 | Real Estate
Deciding to host an Airbnb can be a great source of extra income, but it’s important to know the laws around doing so in your specific city before you advertise your listing. These rules can be confusing so Airbnb says it’s working with governments around the world to...
Aug 29, 2019 | Real Estate
The Perils and Pitfalls of Owning Real Estate as an Unmarried Couple It’s becoming more common for couples to live together before they get married, and some choose never to get married at all. Though it can be an exciting step to purchase property and move in...
Jun 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
Though 95% of adults support organ donation, only 58% are actually signed up as donors, according to organdonor.gov. Much of this is likely stems from hesitation due to concerns about the level of care people may receive in an emergency situation, as well as how their...
