Jul 11, 2023 | Insights
Gaps in an estate plan can lead to conflict among surviving family members. Estate plans tend to focus on big-ticket items like houses, cars, bank accounts, and investments. But deciding who is entitled to personal momentos – especially valuable ones-can be an...
Jun 27, 2023 | Insights
If you do not have an estate plan, your child’s inheritance will be managed for their benefit until they reach the age of majority, and then it will be given to them outright. Although they will be a legal adult, they may not be prepared for a large influx of money...
Jun 20, 2023 | Insights
Contemplating incapacity can be as anxiety-inducing as thinking about death. The following estate planning tools can ensure that you do not end up in legal limbo due to a mental or physical disorder that renders you unable to manage your affairs or make decisions. A...
Jun 13, 2023 | Insights
Planning a Barbecue Is Like Planning Your Estate For many, the Summer signals the beginning of summer and enjoying warm-weather activities, including backyard barbecues with friends and family. Although a cookout may be an informal affair, planning is crucial to its...
Jun 6, 2023 | Insights
Homeowners may place their property in a revocable living trust (i.e., a living trust) to avoid probate. Placing property in a trust makes the trust the legal owner of the property, which requires drafting a new deed in the trust’s name. A home equity loan (also known...
May 23, 2023 | Insights
The Garn–St Germain Act is a federal law that allows lenders to enter into or enforce contracts, including mortgage agreements, that contain due-on-sale clauses even if a state’s constitution or laws, including their judicial decisions, prohibit them. However, the...
