The Role of Deeds as Estate Planning Tools

Defining a Deed – What is it? A property deed is a legal document that can be used to transfer the ownership of property. For the deed to be valid, it must be signed by the person interested in transferring the real estate and include Read More …

The GOP Tax Plan’s Effect on Estate Planning

New GOP Tax Plan May Actually Be To Die For The new House GOP tax plan has caused a stir of controversy in the past few weeks. On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee issued H.R. 1 called “Tax Cuts and Jobs Read More …

An Estate Planning Nightmare: Hopper v. JP Morgan

Generally speaking, people tend not to spend too much time focusing on events they do not consider imminent, such as death. Nobody expects tomorrow to be their last day, and thus, estate planning, the process of preparing the transfer of wealth to loved ones after Read More …

Why Common Law Couples Need an Estate Plan

Out of Wedlock and Out of Luck: What Happens When Common-Law Couples Lack an Estate Plan? Although registering a marriage is still a common practice, the level of common law marriages, where there is no such recording with a state or religious registry, has increased Read More …

Choosing Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust

Choosing Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust What is a Trust? Trusts are employed by individuals and families to distribute their assets in a fast and cost-efficient way. Shared benefits of all trusts include the conservation of the time and costs associated with probate. In addition, the Read More …

Should I Register My Trust? Check Your Address

Does A Trust Have to Be Registered With The State? If you’re a person who is familiar with the dealings of corporations, LLCs, or limited artnerships, then you might be inclined to think that trusts, a similar agglomeration of wealth, would be held to the Read More …

Preparing an Estate Plan after a Dementia Diagnosis

Dementia and Legal Planning Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia? Every 66 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s, and today, there are 5.5 million Americans living with the disease. Such a diagnosis can take an emotional toll on any family, Read More …

Amending Wills and Trusts

Amending Wills and Trusts Though amending your will or trust might sound like a confusing, daunting task, it is a rather straightforward process. While it’s not as simple as just taking a red pen to your will and scribbling out the parts you don’t like, Read More …

Estate Planning Importance Myths Infographic

The Importance of Estate Planning: Myths Debunked Myth: Estate Planning is Only for the Rich Truth 1: Small Assets Matter Homes, small businesses, and stock market investments are among the many assets that family members may be due to inherit after you pass. Even if Read More …