Is it wise to negotiate your own family law settlement? Sound investment advice includes spending money on the right things. Where spending money stands to either make you money or save you money in excess of the amount spent, that is normally a wise investment. Many people negotiate their own resolution to family law issues…
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How much do you stand to save by preparing a will based on a will kit, or with a notary as compared to a wills and estates lawyer? It is true that there are likely savings to be found and you stand to save even more if you don’t even prepare a will (around half…
Read MoreIt is sad but true: disagreements between family members can and often do arise. They typically fester, simmering just beneath the surface, for years. All it takes is the right trigger to make them rise to the surface with vigor. As an estate lawyer, I’ve seen it time and again and a family member getting…
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If you have agreed to act as someone's (the "Adult") attorney under an enduring power of attorney ("POA"), and you are not sure what you should do, here are a few tips: Power of Attorney Tips 1. Learn where important financial information is, and how the Adult would like you to manage their property when…
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The dissolution of a relationship is never an easy thing. Breakups bring disagreements, and when those disagreements involve the division of property, debt, and spousal support, things can get messy quickly. One of the best ways to reduce conflict on separation is to enter into a prenup, more commonly referred to as a cohabitation agreement.…
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Testamentary Trusts have been a popular and favored estate planning tool for a variety of reasons, one of which was tax benefits. A testamentary trust is a trust established by a person as a result of his or her death for the benefit of another person. If you are new to trusts, and would like…
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We know when we die we will leave all the property or wealth we have accumulated behind. It is important for you to take the steps necessary to ensure the people you want to be in charge of distributing your property get the job with the ability to distribute your property the way you want. …
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They say that home is where the heart is. In my experience, there is a lot of wisdom in this statement. Your happiness at home and the security of your family bond is the springboard that you leap from to tackle your daily challenges. Unfortunately when things start to break down at home that foundation…
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It may be hard to believe but it's true that the loss of a loved one, caused by a wrongful act of another, such as negligence in a motor vehicle accident, is often worth less money than if the same person was injured. The reason has to do with the Family Compensation Act of British…
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Why Use Testamentary Trusts in Estate Planning? Testamentary Trusts have been a popular and favored estate planning tool for a variety of reasons, one of which was tax benefits. A testamentary trust is a trust established by a person as a result of his or her death for the benefit of another person. If you…
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