Purchasing a large asset: Perhaps you are a newlywed couple just returned from your honeymoon? Upon return, your one-bedroom apartment suddenly feels constricting. Or maybe you are a family of four and counting? You realize with another child on the way that you need more space to accommodate everyone’s needs. …
Read MoreIs a Simple Will Enough for Me?
A lot of clients come to their initial consultation, and when asked how we can help them, their answer sounds something like this: “I need to get my last will done, I’ve put it off for far too long, I don’t have a large estate so I just need something …
Read MoreTitling Property Correctly in Estate Planning
One of the simplest forms of estate planning is titling property in the names of the owner and the beneficiaries. If titled correctly, this is a simple and cost effective way to avoid probate court. However, only if the deed is done correctly with proper language, will the property be …
Read MoreAsset Protection and Estate Planning
You can use estate planning as an asset protection tool. Asset protection is the steps you take to keep your property from being taken away if a lawsuit is filed against you and you lose. How can you protect your assets from being liquidated by a judgment creditor? The first, …
Read MoreEstate Planning for Newlyweds
All month long we will be discussing estate planning for certain individuals. This week we will focus on estate planning for newlyweds. Estate Planning for Newlyweds Marriage is the formation of a new family unit. This is a great time to begin estate planning as most of the time, it …
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