A Shared Home but Not a Joint Deed
A Shared Home but Not a Joint Deed Many people erroneously assume that when one spouse dies, the other spouse receives all of the remaining assets; this is often not ...
Organize Information for Your Family
Think for a few moments about what would happen if you suddenly became incapacitated or died. Would your spouse or family know what to do? Would they know where to ...
Young Adults Need Estate Planning, Too
Once a child turns 18, parents lose the legal ability to make decisions for their child or even to find out basic information. Learning you cannot see your college student’s ...
Overview of the Ways to Hold Title to Property
You are purchasing a home, and the escrow officer asks, “How do you want to hold title to the property?” In the context of your overall home purchase, this may seem like a small, inconsequential detail; however nothing could be further from the truth.
Overview of Life Estates
Establishing a Life Estate is a relatively simple process in which you transfer your property to your children, while retaining your right to use and live in the property. Life ...
Coordinating Property Ownership and Your Estate Plan
When planning your estate, you must consider how you hold title to your real and personal property. The title and your designated beneficiaries will control how your real estate, bank ...
Naming a Guardian for Your Minor Children
Parents with minor children need to name someone to raise them (a guardian) in the event both parents should die before the child becomes an adult. While the likelihood of ...
Protecting Your Vacation Home with a Cabin Trust
Many people own a family vacation home–a lakeside cabin, a beachfront condo–a place where parents, children and grandchildren can gather for vacations, holidays and a bit of relaxation. It is ...
What is Estate Recovery?
Medicaid is a federal health program for individuals with low income and financial resources that is administered by each state. This program is intended to help individuals and couples pay ...
What to Do After a Loved One Passes Away
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time, often made more stressful when one has to handle the affairs of the deceased. This may be a great undertaking ...