Knowing the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir of the probate estate. One of the biggest sources of…
Your last will and testament is a set of legal instructions that communicates your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating…
When parents pass away, family members sometimes end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated…
Since the advent of COVID-19, keeping physical distance between us has been crucial to stop this virus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside your…
The concurrent use of multiple prescription medications, or polypharmacy, is prevalent in the elderly American population. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization,…
Long distance caregiving has been defined as providing care for a person who lives an hour or more away by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). This type of caregiving takes many forms – from arranging for in-home care, money…
The IRS is nearly done sending out its third round of stimulus checks, and some lawmakers are already pushing for a fourth. Though some households are showing signs of economic recovery after more than a year of shutdowns due to…
More Americans than ever store and provide information through digital apps on smartphones and tablet devices. Whether engaging in online banking, using a mobile plane boarding pass, or creating work calendars shared in the cloud, the internet of things provides…
What is a Will? A will is a legally binding directive stating who will receive your property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute…
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jimmy Gomez introduced a new bill, “For the 99.5% Act,” into Congress on March 25th, 2021. The bill’s current form is only 18 pages long, but its potential impact on federal estate and gift tax…