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Good Fences
You have probably heard the expression “good fences make good neighbors”. The phrase became widely known from a Robert Frost poem…
Testamentary Trusts
The term “Testamentary Trust” refers to the way in which a trust is created. A Testamentary Trust is designed in a Last…
A New Estate Planning Option: Transfer on Death Deeds
In a prior article I wrote about the potential benefits, or nuts and bolts, of “Pay on Death” designations as an efficient…
What is Probate?
There is a frequent misconception that if you have a Will, your estate will avoid Probate. If there is a Will,…
Practical First Steps When a Loved One Dies
The amount of paperwork and complex procedure involved in winding up a person’s final affairs is a big responsibility and may take…
What is Probate?
There is a frequent misconception that if you have a Will, your estate will avoid Probate. If there is a Will,…
Testamentary Trusts
The term “Testamentary Trust” refers to the way in which a trust is created. A Testamentary Trust is designed in a Last…
Nursing Home Crisis Strategies — Spousal Refusal
When dealing with Nursing Home budgeting, Medicaid income and asset rules are strict. Because the cost of care is very high, most…
ARE YOUR DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING THE SAME SCRIPT? BASICS OF BENEFICIARY FORMS AND ESTATE PLANNING
In the event of your untimely death, the manner in which your beneficiaries — or those people who receive your assets from…
THERE’S NEVER A BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER
The idea of getting your financial and legal house in order is likely the last thing on your mind during the busy…