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If you are starting a new business venture, it is vital that you assemble your team of advisors immediately. Many entrepreneurs are short on cash during the start-up phase and forego hiring of legal counsel or other professional advisors in order to preserve capital for other aspects of the business venture. But this approach is usually penny-wise and pound-foolish. Especially…Read More

What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Trust? Do I Need One, Either, Both Or Neither? First of all, there is a wide range of differences among types of trusts, but here we will focus on revocable living trusts. A revocable living trust is basically a separate entity in which assets are deposited and withdrawn during one's lifetime.…Read More

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 important that the treasured family vacation home be considered as part of a thorough estate plan. In many cases, the owner wants to ensure that the vacation home remains within…Read More

What Is Elder Abuse? People are living longer than ever before. With increasing lifespan comes the undeniable fact that more and more elderly people will be unable to care for themselves. Some of these people will be cared for in long-term care facilities and others will be cared for by their loved ones in a home setting. While it may…Read More

Estate planning is designed to fulfill the wishes of a person after his or her death. Problems can easily arise, however, if the estate plan contains unanswered questions that can no longer be resolved after the person's demise. This can, and frequently does, lead to costly litigation counter-productive to the goals of the estate. It is important that will be…Read More

Have you ever watched the TV show Disaster DIY on HGTV? The premise of the show is that many people have no idea what they are doing when it comes to home remodeling, but they try the “do it yourself” (DIY) approach anyway. The host of the show then comes in to save the day, repairing what the DIYers have messed…Read More

I Would Like To Ensure That My Valuable Jewelry Is Distributed To Certain Family Members. Can I Accomplish This In My Will? When it comes to creating and executing a Last Will and Testament, it is important to address both real and personal property. Real property is a term referring solely to land, whereas personal property basically involves everything else.…Read More

If you’ve been named a beneficiary in a loved one’s estate plan, you’ve likely wondered how long it will take to receive your share of the inheritance after his or her passing. Unfortunately, there’s no hard or and fast rule that allows an estate planning attorney to answer this question. The length of time it takes to distribute assets in…Read More

What Changes To Medicare Laws Are Expected In The Future? As seniors continue the post-retirement financial planning process, the annual Medicare Trustees Report released at the end of July purports to show a dramatic increase in Medicare Part B premium costs – up to 52 percent in some instances. Moreover, the Trustees Report shows that Medicare Part B deductibles are…Read More

I Am Named Executor For A Family Member That Recently Passed Away. Where Do I Get Started? Serving as executor or executrix for a loved one’s estate can be both an honor and – for some – a great burden. As experienced practitioners of probate law, our office can help take the stress and anxiety out of this process, and…Read More

Healthcare directives can be vitally important, as recent cases, like that of Terry Schiavo, clearly brought to light. These important documents can mean the difference between your health care wishes being carried out or family members fighting over whether a loved one should be placed in a nursing home or removed from life support. Healthcare directives usually include both a…Read More