Many couples in long-term relationships assume that because they've been together for a set amount of time, they are given the same legal rights as married couples. While in some states this may be true,…
Why Transferring Ownership of Your Home to Your Adult Child Is Often a Bad Idea
Many parents consider transferring ownership of their home to an adult child as part of estate planning. The idea sounds simple and well intentioned. Avoid probate, protect assets, and make things easier for the family.…
Choosing A Guardian for Your Minor Child
Choosing a guardian for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make in the estate planning process. While it can feel overwhelming, thoughtful planning now can provide clarity and peace of…
If You Own a Home, You Might Want to Consider a Revocable Living Trust
For most homeowners, their house is more than just property. It is where memories were made, where family gathered, and often the largest financial investment they will ever own. Because of that, it makes sense…
Estate Planning That Comes to You.
When it comes to estate planning, we understand that the process can feel daunting and overwhelming. There is often a significant amount of paperwork to complete and important decisions to make about your family, finances,…
Pet Trusts for your furry friend
How we can protect our pets from our incapacity or death The care of our pets when we are unavailable or if we pass away is an important, but often overlooked, aspect of estate planning.…
What Your Executor Will Google After You Die
You chose someone responsible. Honest. Probably the one who always RSVP’d. Or didn’t panic when you locked your keys in the car.Good choice.But here’s what you didn’t picture. Them, hunched over a laptop. Searching.“Duties of…
The $500 Mistake That Took $5,000 to Fix
It started with an incorrect date. That's it. There was only one overlooked page in a thick stack of documents. By the time the mistake was caught, it had already been six months. Unfortunately, the…
The Post-It Note Myth: Why Informal Promises Create Real Problems
“I told her she could have the ring.”“He knows the truck is his.”“We all agreed after dinner last Christmas.” Sounds simple. Sounds familiar.But unless it’s written, signed, and legally binding, it means nothing in the…
The Estate Plan Go-Bag: What Documents Should Your Family Always Know About?
Emergencies do not wait. Illness, injury, or worse can arrive without warning. In that moment, confusion is the enemy. Clear direction is a gift. Enter the Estate Plan Go-Bag. Not a literal bag with zippers…