Community Property
What is Considered “Community Property?
Community property states follow the rule that all assets acquired during the marriage are considered ‘community property.’
August 29, 2019
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401(k)
How Do I Title My Property Correctly for My Estate Plan?
If you think Estate Planning is simply the creation of a will or trust, you are missing a large portion of information, and could potentially have assets that do not flow according to the plan you have set up in your will or trust.
August 29, 2019
Asset Protection
Should I Give My Home to My Disabled Son?
Deciding whether to give a home as a gift goes beyond cost basis and capital gains…
August 28, 2019
Estate Planning
Second Time Down the Aisle? Make Sure Your Estate Plan Is Ready
The first thing to realize is that as soon as you marry, your spouse is granted certain inheritance rights under law. However, these rights of inheritance can be waived or modified by using an anti-nuptial agreement, or as its more commonly known, a pre-nuptial agreement.
August 27, 2019
Alzheimer's
Advance Planning Key for Alzheimer’s Patients
Talks about money and long-term care wishes can be tough enough. However, when a loved one is suffering from memory loss, advocates say there is no time to waste.
August 26, 2019
Community Property
Can a Transaction Occur if One Spouse is Incapacitated?
The wife did not have a durable power of attorney authorizing her spouse to act as her agent in selling the property and now apparently lacked the capacity to sign one.
August 23, 2019
Estate Planning
Why is Estate Planning So Important to Black Americans?
Black Americans are 50% less likely to have a living will in place, in comparison to other groups.
August 22, 2019
Estate Planning
Dissolving the Mystery of Probate
Probate is not always an efficient process. However, it is the way to properly dispose of an individual’s property after they have died. It gives the necessary stamp of approval that the will is legitimate, and the executor has been confirmed.
August 21, 2019
Estate Planning
What Do I Need to Know Before Becoming an Estate Executor?
While it is an honor to be selected as an executor, executing a will takes more work than you might think.
August 20, 2019
Elder Law
How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help Seniors and Their Loved Ones
Many aging Americans depend on family members or friends to help manage their financial, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting with loved ones about plans and wishes can be beneficial, relying solely on
August 19, 2019
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