Finding that someone you entered into a business deal or contract with has broken the agreement can be a bit frustrating. For many, there can be a lot riding on a business deal. With a contract to back the agreement, it may be much easier to address the problem, enforce the contract and prove the […]

Being the beneficiary of a trust, you are not always kept abreast of all the day-to-day responsibilities of the trustee. You do just that — trust the trustee. The trustee is given the responsibility to handle the assets in the trust, usually without much supervision. What happens if the trustee commits improprieties or even fraud

Having a will prepared is one of the best ‘adulting’ things you can do for your family. But you are not sure where to begin and haven’t a clue what all the legal jargon means. That should not deter you from the task. Selecting a qualified attorney who can explain all the details will allow

The majority of people have heard the terms “will” and “trust” being used in conversation. However, sometimes people do not realize there are actual differences between these two terms. Both are useful when creating a complete estate plan and can serve many purposes. In the article here, we have explained how these are not the

It is very important to make sure your will is kept updated. Life changes frequently, which can affect who you choose to have as your heirs and beneficiaries. If you are not updating your will as life events change, it may not accurately reflect your wishes in your new circumstances. The following situations are events

The death of a loved one is often a heavy emotional experience to contend with. The last thing anyone wants to deal with is complications in dispersing assets to heirs. The mention of probate often brings forth negative connotations. Many people create their estate plans out of fear that their family will be required to

When creating a trust, it is important to consider who shall be the most suitable trustee that can carry on last wishes with respect and accuracy. Choosing a reliable trustee can help lessen the chances of a trust going through litigation after a person passes on. The period of time following a cherished family member’s

Long term care insurance helps pay for the cost of care at assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.  The cost of this care has skyrocketed in recent years. You may or may not know how long terms care insurance works, but conceptually it’s the same as any insurance.  You pay a premium to cover you

  In the United States, you are not able to disinherit your spouse unless your spouse has agreed to it in a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement. However, in every state, except for Louisiana, you are able to disinherit your children under some circumstances. Louisiana law states that you are not able to disinherit

Now that you’ve remarried, and your spouse has children, it’s probably occurred to you that it’s time to create or update your estate plan. This is an important thing to do, as an estate planning lawyer might tell you. By making your final wishes clear well in advance of your passing, you can help ease