When you’re planning your financial future you might be wondering when it makes sense to set up a will or living trust? Almost everyone can benefit from some form of will, no matter how basic. Of course, if you have absolutely no heirs, or possessions, then a will might not be necessary. But, for almost ... more
Making sure you have a well-planned state is absolutely crucial to preserving your wealth in the long-run. In order to ensure your financial legacy survives to take care of your family and loved ones, you’ll need to make sure everything is in order now. Unique Estate Planning Factors Of Today With each generation comes different ... more
If you possess a wealthy estate, or have a family that has a very high income you’re going to have different needs when it comes to estate planning. One of the biggest concerns you’ll have to face is taxes and what to do with your wealth after you pass. In this post we’re going to ... more
Smart small business owners take the time to set up a trust or will for their businesses. That way if you pass away you business will still continue to run. Of course, this doesn’t make much sense if you’re a small solopreneurship type of business, but if you have employees you want to continue to ... more
When people think of estate planning, they usually think of married people passing on their assets to their children and grandchildren. However, mastering estate planning for single people is just as important if not more important. During a marriage when one partner dies their estate taxes and assets are automatically passed onto the spouse, unless ... more
The eviction process can be stressful for both the tenant and landlord. After all, tenants do face losing their home, while conversely landlords are doing nothing more than enforcing the lease terms that were agreed upon when moving in. In this article we’re going to explore what an unlawful detainer actually entails as well as ... more
A lot of people overlook the effectiveness of trusts when it comes to estate planning. The notion of creating a legal trust can conjure up several images in your mind. Trusts can be a very useful estate planning tool for you and your family if you have a net-worth over $100,000 and meet a few ... more
When it comes to writing a will a lot of people end up overlooking the process. Sure, it may be easy to determine which aspects of your property you want to break up, but that’s simply one element of the process. Writing your own will can be enticing, because you can say exactly what you ... more
Probate lawyers are trained and state-licensed law practitioners whose area of specialization is to facilitate the inventory of the estate (possession and worldly goods) of a person who died (decedent) and to ensure the fair and just settlement and distribution of these to his/her heirs or beneficiaries and their personal representatives (or executors)(wills.about.com ). This ... more
A will is legal paperwork that will allow an attorney to make sure your final wishes are met for your family. A will can be used for many things like naming guardians for your children, division of assets among those family members that are still alive and even to make sure your family knows how ... more