Probate litigation can be triggered by many family circumstances. However, there are two fundamental reasons for estate disputes: families disagree about how to deal with a mentally incapacitated member or, after death, disagreements about the dissolution of an estate. High-risk factors that…
Small business ownership involves a lot of logistical and financial decisions. Having a succession plan prior to retirement, disability, or death is one of the most important decisions. There are five common approaches to transferring ownership of your business, no…
If you were seriously ill or injured and could no longer make your own healthcare decisions, what would you do? It is possible to become incapacitated at any age. Living wills are a component of advance health care directives, which…
Limited liability companies (LLC) fall between partnerships and corporations in their structure. A hybrid legal entity such as an LLC is well known for its financial management benefits, yet LLCs can also serve as a powerful estate planning tool for…
Some of your heirs, whether minor or adult, may not agree on family matters, especially when it comes to inheriting your estate. It is not uncommon for relationships to change and intensify when a person dies. This is because underlying…
Among older adults, estate planning is considered very significant. The majority of Americans over 55 do not have a will, and fewer still have a living will or a health care directive. Providing the end-of-life wishes you desire is easier…
There's a saying that says it's best to avoid probate court. But just because people may have heard that term, doesn’t mean they know exactly what probate means, why it can be a problem, or how to successfully avoid it.…
Trusts are created when a person or firm manages property or assets for the benefit of another person. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions…
Citizenship means the right to vote - yet you could lose that right if you become a ward of a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid that drastic, but a little-known, consequence. A power of…
The Covid-19 epidemic presents a poignant dilemma: if you or someone you love falls into a life-threatening illness, would you be willing to go to extreme lengths to prolong your life? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those…