We live in a digital age. More and more of our business, financial, and personal lives are managed and housed online. As the digital age keeps progressing, questions arise regarding ownership and management of those assets after an individual dies or becomes...
Year: 2016
Child custody during the holiday season
Most children get excited about the holiday season - Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, etc. Time off from school, presents, time with family, and holiday traditions make this an extra special time for kids. But for many families, this holiday season will look different...
What is a guardianship – and who can benefit from one?
A guardianship is a powerful tool that can be used to protect the personal and financial interests of another person.Who can benefit from a guardianship?Guardianships are often established to protect the interests of a minor child or elderly individual. For example,...
Should I avoid probate?
Probate is the distribution of an estate after someone has passed away. It is usually a lengthy and expensive process that can cut into the value of the estate and cause a lot of stress for family members in the months or years after a death while everything is being...
Estate planning for stepfamilies
Estate planning for stepfamilies can be challenging - but it does not have to be a difficult or impossible task. There are certain considerations that must be made to account for the unique nature of a blended stepfamily. Working with an experienced estate planning...
When to change your estate plan
Creating an estate plan is important for individuals and families. Creating an estate plan does not have to be a difficult process, especially when working with an experienced attorney. But for many, it is a relief to have the process complete and necessary...
Long-term care: Not what you bargained for?
No one expects a catastrophe to happen. But they do: Car accidents, chronic or terminal disease, dementia. There is no way to tell what the future holds, but planning for it could mean the difference between leaving your kids a headache--or an inheritance.Who pays for...
Want to keep your beach house in the family? Consider a few things first.
Many families have cherished memories at their beach houses or lake homes in Florida. Maybe you watched your children go from toddlers playing in the sand to teens learning to surf. Or maybe you, yourself, have childhood memories that you want to hold on to.Many...
4 common estate planning mistakes
Have you ever thought about what you'd like to happen to your assets after you're gone? Chances are you've given it at least a little thought. Maybe you joked with your child about the inheritance they'll get one day. Or perhaps you know that you'd like a cherished...
Do parents need a will? Yes, and sooner is better.
When you have kids, life gets busy. Things that you want to do but don't seem necessary often get pushed to the back burner while you deal with more pressing matters.The truth of the matter is that as a parent, you put your kids first. Picking them up from soccer...
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