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Tips for Minimizing your Business’s Liabilities
If you own a business, it is imperative that you take steps to safeguard your company and yourself from liability claims. Sadly, threats of liability to businesses and their owners are more abundant than ever. Most business owners are unaware of the broad range of actions that can place their personal and their business assets…
Don’t Overlook the Importance of Life Insurance
When it comes to creating an estate plan, you want to be as comprehensive as possible. Many people may not consider life insurance as part of their estate plan, but it is an important component in protecting your loved ones. In fact, if you have young children or a loved one with a disability, obtaining…
Talking to your Family about Money
Many families run like fine-oiled machines when it comes to handling chores, errands and daily activities. However, when it comes to their finances it is an entirely different story. Talking about money is often uncomfortable, but it is also one of the most important things for you to be on the same page about. Out…
The Cost of Defending a Will Contest
When you are appointed to administer a loved one’s estate, you may be required to defend an attack on the validity of the Will or Trust. If a beneficiary files an objection, you should contact us immediately for assistance. It is normal to be concerned with what it will cost to defend such an action,…
What if an Heir Dies First?
When it comes to administering a loved one’s estate, you are likely to be faced with a broad range of issues. As a result, you should confer with a seasoned estate planning attorney to ensure that you comply with the law and that you do not incur personal liability. One of the most significant problem…
Why New Parents Need an Estate Plan
If you are expecting a baby or you have just had a child, you know that your world has totally changed. While all of the decisions you must make can be overwhelming, it is important to create or update your estate plan. Your child is the most important thing in your life, so you should…
Choosing the Trustee for a Special Needs Trust
If you have a loved one with special needs, you know that it can be physically, mentally and financially demanding to care for them. It can also be extremely nerve-racking to worry about who will take care of the special needs individual when you are no longer able to do so. To find peace of…
Contesting a Will by Proving Fraud
You might be surprised to learn that if you read a loved one’s estate planning documents and they seem “off,” it could be because they are fraudulent. All too often, the elderly fall victim to scams or con artists taking advantage of them. If fraud occurred in the creation or amendment of your loved one’s…
What a Living Trust Can do for You
Most people associate a trust with somebody who is wealthy or famous. However, creating a living trust can provide numerous benefits to people with all sizes of estates. For example: Trusts provide you significant flexibility in controlling when, how and who inherits your assets. Trusts allow your loved ones to avoid the time-consuming and expensive…
What if a Trustee doesn’t Distribute your Inheritance?
When you discover you have been named the beneficiary of a loved one’s estate, you may be anxious to receive your distribution. This is especially true if you are struggling financially and could use the extra income to make ends meet. So, when the trustee seems to be dragging his or her feet, it can…