With the high divorce rate in this country, many legal issues can arise before, during and after a divorce is final, or even before it is filed. One area that can be strongly impacted by divorce is estate planning. Once the legal bonds between spouses are dissolved, many things that seemed automatic about who gets […]
Estate Plan
Funding the trust critical to successful estate plan
Many articles are written about the difference between wills and trusts. The estate planning method that is best for you will vary depending on your individual circumstances. But if you choose a trust, it starts out as an empty shell. In order for the trust to work correctly during your lifetime and after, properly funding […]
Veterans’ Aid and Attendance benefit often overlooked
Most veterans of our country’s armed forces are aware of at least some of the benefits that are available to them during and after their active service. But one that is often overlooked is the Aid and Attendance benefit. Not only is this benefit available to the veteran but may also be available to his […]
Where there’s a will, you can read it
The recent death of James Gandolfini, best known as mobster Tony Soprano on the HBO series, is a reminder that it is never to soon to create an estate plan even if just a will. At the relatively young age of 51, the actor’s sudden death has left a reportedly $70 million estate with more […]
Unusual assets need special attention in estate planning
When you think of estate planning, you think of houses being deeded or beneficiaries collecting on life insurance policies. But it is very rare to think of assets like tickets to sporting events as being a part of estate planning. Think again… Many athletic programs, both professional and collegiate, have families who have had season […]
