Nov 21, 2018 | Estate Planning, Trusts & Probates
Recently, I have received many calls from potential clients who say “I want to add my child’s name to my deed” or “I want to transfer title to my house to my child”. I, without fail, tell these clients that they need to think long and hard before this is done....
Nov 1, 2016 | Trusts & Probates
The probate process is used to verify a Last Will and Testament and to assure that the estate assets are distributed according to the terms of the Will. Once completed, the estate is closed and probate is complete, but how long does that take? Unfortunately, the...
Oct 1, 2016 | Real Estate
With today’s volatile housing market and increased financing requirements, homeowners and interested buyers often seek alternatives to the traditional mortgage-financed transfer of property. The two primary options are lease to own and land contracts. Each has...
Sep 1, 2016 | Guardianship
Guardianship is primarily intended to protect adults who are, or have become, mentally incapable of addressing their own affairs. The Probate Court oversees the guardianship process. Guardianships were already cumbersome, and they became even more so when procedures...
Aug 1, 2016 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important and generous gift to leave your loved ones. Effective estate planning assures your wishes are followed, your family cared for, and taxes are minimized. With wills, power of attorney, and trust forms available through websites such as...
May 2, 2016 | Estate Planning
The Last Will and Testament is one of the most important legal documents any adult can execute in his or her life. It directs the distribution of your property, and, most importantly, assigns a guardian for any minor children. However, most clients are surprised to...
Jan 22, 2016 | Estate Planning
In order to provide you with maximum protection, every adult needs four (4) basic estate planning documents. The first document is the financial power of attorney. This document is legally binding and assigns another to make financial transactions on your behalf while...
Jan 22, 2016 | Estate Planning
Likely the most important decision you will make in preparing your estate plan is choosing your “agents.” These are the people that you designate to handle your affairs – whether they be health related or financial and whether these decisions need to be made before...
Dec 10, 2015 | Real Estate
The vast majority of real estate sales are accomplished through the use of a realtor. I personally think this is still the best way to sell your property as they have a wide array of marketing techniques available to put your property in front of willing buyers....
Dec 8, 2015 | Real Estate
Having investment property is a great way to make some extra income, or it may be your sole source of income. But, rental property can also be a source of great potential liability, whether from a fall in the driveway to a fire in the property. When an accident...
