Many people own property in more than one state—perhaps a vacation home in Florida, a rental property in a former home state, or even a car titled in another state. It is important to think about how that property will…
If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, my heart goes out to you: few things in this world are quite as devastating. As a probate lawyer, I know grief can debilitate, and the ‘to-do’ list in the…
Many people own property in more than one state—perhaps a vacation home in Florida, a rental property in a former home state, or even a car titled in another state. It is important to think about how that property will…
Losing someone you love is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can have. Even if the person was older, such as an elderly parent or grandparent, the event can still come as a shock. Even so, there…
Eco-friendly burials, or “green funerals,” have been garnering a lot of attention lately. More and more people are requesting these types of burials because they have a more limited impact on the environment, they are simpler, and they are often…
Probate is another one of those words many have heard and it’s probably something you’re told you want to avoid, but not many people have experienced or truly understand what it entails even if they know what the term means.…
Losing a loved one is an emotional and life-changing experience. You might be tasked with the responsibility of settling the estate while also grieving your loss. It can be a challenging time in anyone’s life. However, it becomes complicated when…
It’s clear why you might want to avoid court involvement in your estate for financial reasons, knowing that probate can quickly get costly and time consuming for those involved. But there is an emotional component to it as well. Your…
Student loan debt is a part of life nowadays for most people, which is especially true for students obtaining advanced or professional degrees. As of 2017, the total national student debt is now over $1.4 trillion. On average, college students…
The federal estate tax has been in the news recently after the passage of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, which doubled the exemption amount for estate, gift an generation-skipping taxes. In 2018, individuals can shelter $11.2 million, and couples…