“Probate” is a term most have heard, but few know what it means. Some know it has something to do with a Will, but don’t know how. More than a few have been told it is something to avoid, but are not sure why. What is probate? Probate is a process to help ensure that...
There are many reasons I enjoy my work. The first is the people with whom I have the opportunity to work. Another is the opportunity to help people find solutions where they may have assumed none existed. Nowhere is this more common than a family with a special needs...
Your family, like all families, must deal with the challenges of life. These are the challenges that come, usually unexpectedly, for ourselves and our loved ones. I met with a man struggling to take care of his wife. She had profound dementia, and he was exhausted...
Even if you are in a solid first marriage, it is important to be aware of how blended families can create unique estate planning issues. Why? Consider the following example. You pass away before your spouse and children. Like most people, you want what you left...
A properly drafted trust can be an extremely effective way for you to help set your children up for success. In fact, trust can allow parents to help their children in a way that a Will cannot. This can be especially true when children are dealing with serious...
I recall meeting with a client whose husband had suddenly and unexpectedly passed. Of course, she was grieving; but she was also frightened about her future. She had no idea what to do next when it came to “legal things.” She did know that she did not want her...
