If you’re not a fan of the PBS series “Downton Abbey,” we apologize for this post. It seems as if everyone we know is obsessed with the show! Downton Abbey is a television drama that originally...
As parents age they may be unable to keep track of their finances. Though this can happen gradually, it’s always best to be prepared to step in and assist your aging parents before the financial...
Celebrities. They make millions of dollars, have legions of fans and the world is in the palm of their hands. They also, no doubt, have the best estate planing attorneys providing them with advice that...
If you haven’t already seen the Academy award nominated film The Descendants, you may want to rent it, especially if you are currently creating your own estate plan. The film follows Matt King, played by...
At one time, Whitney Houston was one of the most popular recording artists in America and across the world. Though her presence on the pop charts has since faded, her recent and untimely death has already...
As mortals, the notion that someday we will no longer be around is always lurking somewhere, ready to strike at us when we least expect it. It’s no wonder that we avoid some conversations and...
There are lots of ways you can have your trust distribute money to your beneficiaries. Here is a checklist of some of the jargon, considerations, and approaches involved in trust distribution. Too often people view...
For any annuity contract issued after April 22, 1987, it must terminate upon the death of any owner and benefits will then be paid to the designated beneficiary. The death of any owner will trigger...
There are many different varieties of wills and trusts to fit the needs of each individual. Only a qualified attorney should draft these documents. To give you an idea of the options available to you,...
The exact wording of your will is important, so writing your own will is often not a good idea. What you leave out of your will can be just as significant as what your will...
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