Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse

Believe it or not, it is not easy to disinherit your spouse in the United States. In many states and the District of Columbia, you cannot intentionally disinherit your spouse unless your spouse agrees to receive nothing from your estate in a prenuptial, postnuptial,...
Why Joint Ownership Should Not Be the Go-To Plan for Newlyweds

Why Joint Ownership Should Not Be the Go-To Plan for Newlyweds

If you recently married or have been married for a while and have acquired additional money or property (or plan to), you have options regarding how your assets can be owned. Although joint ownership seems easy and convenient, it may not always work as well as you...