Chances are, your home is your most valuable asset. So, it’s essential to understand the legal terms of ownership, particularly if property ownership is shared. The manner in which you hold legal [...]
Planning how your assets will be distributed after you die can be an uncomfortable undertaking. But ignoring important estate planning decisions can create a headache for your beneficiaries in Probate Court once [...]
Gone are the days when a nuclear family was the norm in America. Blended families comprised of parents with children from previous relationships are becoming more common. According to some estimates, at [...]
You might think a will is necessary only if you have significant net worth, but that’s not true. A will can serve not only to distribute all your property according to your [...]
What’s the right time to plan your estate? Perhaps you’ve recently married. Or you just bought your first home. Maybe you’re a new parent. Or your children are older, and you’re [...]
When Queen Elizabeth II died, millions around the world mourned her passing. Participating in her state funeral on September 19, along with family members and more than a thousand military personnel, were [...]
I’m a long-time Meryl Streep fan. So, what better thing to do when stuck at home with a rotten cold than to watch the timeless classic, The Bridges of Madison County? [...]
Just as you're not obligated to call your mother on her birthday, you’re not required to leave a will. As hard lessons teach, however, it’s advisable to do both. Even the rich [...]
DNA test kits like 23andMe and Ancestry have become a popular way to discover your heritage, to learn about potential health risks, and even to find out whether you have a [...]
I’ve always been fascinated by how generations differ. I’m an “old school” or “early” Millennial: a traditionalist with a modern twist. We Millennials (born between 1981-1995) typically were raised by at [...]
