When a person passes away, their property must typically pass through probate. Probate is the process the state uses to legally assign a person's property to their beneficiaries, and it can take many months to complete. In some cases, the legal and maintenance costs...
Month: January 2020
Dealing with a sick child as co-parents
If you're a parent, this is prime cold and flu season for your kids. Even if they've managed to escape getting sick, it's probably only a matter of time until they catch something that's going around the school or daycare center.Dealing with a sick child is stressful...
Why is January known as ‘Divorce Month?’
If you're starting off 2020 by filing for divorce, you're certainly not alone. January has even been nicknamed "divorce month" by family law attorneys who see an increase in new clients when they return to the office after the holidays.Part of this phenomenon has to...
Is a trust more beneficial than a will?
Many people who have recently started the estate planning process become overwhelmed by all of the options that are available to them. While they are aware that wills are the most traditional method of estate planning, they may have also been informed about the...