Watching people you know and care about succumb to the effects of age and the diseases and ailments that come with aging is heartbreaking. One moment your mom may be coherent and getting around well, and then a stroke hits or she falls and she’s no longer the same. And neither are you. As a […]
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Facing criminal charges is an incredibly stressful and uncertain time. As a former criminal defense attorney, I know this time in your life is full of uncertainty and fear. Beyond the immediate concerns about your case and potential sentencing, there are practical considerations that often get overlooked. One critical area that deserves attention is estate
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It’s almost time for summer vacations! Loading up the car and hitting the road for that much needed time of rest is exciting. But, how many of you have thought, when you start out on your vacation travels, “What will happen if we have an accident?” What will happen to our kids if something happens
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Divorce turns our world upside down, doesn’t it? Our once cherished dreams about the future are now nightmares. Some are happy it’s over, some people needed to get out of an abusive relationship, but regardless of how or why there was a divorce, our futures are different than what we once expected them to be.
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A question I often get is, “if I sign this power of attorney, and I give this person the authority to write checks on my behalf and do things with my finances, does that mean I no longer have control over my own checking account?” Some people fear that signing a power of attorney is
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What will happen to my children if I get real sick? What will happen if I die? Can I, or my parents, leave money to my minor children? These are pressing questions moms (and dads) ask, and those they hope and pray never become a reality. Unfortunately, that does become a reality for some parents
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What happens to children if the parents get sick or die? Estate planning for parents with minor children can give peace of mind.
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Estate planning lawyers often talk about the need for estate planning to protect your assets, meaning house, finances, and your tangible property. Clients often say they want to do an estate plan to avoid taxes and avoid probate. Many have said they don’t want the “government” or nursing home to take their home. They’ve heard
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Estate Planning 101: The Basics Estate planning sounds like a major undertaking, but it can be really very simple. Unless you have a large net worth, you can have a very simple estate plan. A one hour meeting with an estate planning attorney can inform you of the right plan to make and set you
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You want an estate plan that protects your family and assets. I help you plan for the unexpected and inevitable through estate planning, so that you can save money, save time, and avoid fear and uncertainty.
