by Christine | Mar 28, 2013 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Mediation, Wills |
…In general, the lasting anger and bitterness of litigation doesn't seem to occur when matters are settled by mediation. Inheritance battles are nothing new. We see several of them make their way into courtrooms far and wide, exposing the family “cat fight” for...
by Christine | Feb 27, 2013 | Beneficiary, Beneficiary Forms, Wills |
Do you love your beneficiaries enough to take the time to check up on your beneficiary forms for your retirement accounts? You want to ensure the your plans are carried out for your loved ones when you are no longer here, and your will is the powerful tool you have...
by Christine | Feb 12, 2013 | Disinheritance, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills |
As cruel as it sounds to disinherit a child, people have their reasons. Sometimes there is no relationship. Other parents might feel the adult is well-off and does not need an inheritance. Estate planning largely involves the process of distributing assets to your...
by Christine | Dec 28, 2012 | Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Everyone likes practical pointers. Here are more than eight, but fewer than ten practical estate planning pointers for your consideration, especially as we enter a new year. Keep your important documents like your will or trust up-to-date. Keep your legal residence...
by Christine | Oct 30, 2012 | Estate Planning, Executor, Inheritance, Wills |
The chief risk is always that the money will impact a kids’ motivation and self-reliance. “Ideally one would set aside enough funds to allow our family members to do anything they could do, but not so much that they could do nothing.” You give an inheritance to your...
by Christine | Aug 29, 2012 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Marriage, Wills |
Nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year, and many haven’t signed the basic documents needed to protect loved ones. But let’s say you took this important step. How often do you need to revisit your estate plan? Estate planning is not a single event, but rather a...
