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Protecting Your Children with a Nomination of Guardians
Choosing a guardian for your minor child could be one of the most personal decisions you ever make—it’s also one of the most important, which is why many couples turn to an attorney they trust to not only help them draft their nomination document, but also help advise them in this crucial decision. With… Read More »
New Portability Provision Should be Considered with Caution
A new “Portability Provision” in The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Jobs Creation Act of 2010 has some couples excited about the financial possibilities. As explained in this article in the Wall Street Journal, the new portability provision “permits surviving spouses to elect to use the unused portion of the estate tax applicable… Read More »
When It Comes to Estate Plans, How Crazy is TOO Crazy?
We often mention on our blog how important it is to create an estate plan regardless of the size of your estate. We also frequently remind our readers of how flexible estate plans can be to protect your family in all the varied and unique ways you require. Well, just in case our word… Read More »
Why Should I Work With An Attorney to Apply for VA Benefits?
Applying for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension can be both stressful and confusing. However, if you work with an attorney, the process can be a little less painful. Attorneys who are accredited to practice before the VA can help your family work through the entire process of applying for VA benefits, as well… Read More »
5 Missteps That Can Sabotage Your Estate Plan
When it comes to protecting your wealth and your family creating an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do. An estate plan is your key to ensuring that your hard-earned assets are distributed (or saved or invested) as you designate. An estate plan is your family’s safety net. Unfortunately,… Read More »
6 Things You Should Know About Your Healthcare Directive
We have recently seen one or two stories in the news that have brought the issue of health care directives to forefront of people’s minds. Most people know that a healthcare directive is one of the primary documents of any complete estate plan, but not everybody knows exactly what should be included in the… Read More »
Understanding Your Last Will and Testament
Although recent news surrounding the estate tax—both its repeal and its reinstatement—has died down, many people are still talking about their estate plans. Most people recognize that now is the time to create their estate plan, or to review and update their existing plan if they have one. This means that many people are… Read More »
Backyard Granny Pods
As America’s senior citizen population rises, middle-aged children of the elderly are trying to find ways to avoid sending their parents to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Reverend Kenneth Dupin of Salem, Virginia has created MEDcottage, a portable dwelling (approximately the size of a large shed or RV) that could be placed… Read More »
The Benefits (And Risks) of a Multi-Generational Household
Throughout history, the multi-generational household has always had its place in our society. At times the multi-generational family has been common and plentiful, at other times rare and seen only on the fringes of society. In the past few years, for reasons of both economy and practicality, the percentage of Americans living in multi-generational… Read More »
Royal Couple Has Many Asking “How Effective Are Prenuptial Agreements?”
It’s all over the news lately that Prince William and his fiancé Kate Middleton will likely not sign a prenuptial agreement before the royal wedding on April 29th. Although many reasons have been given as to why the couple will forgo signing a prenup, one of the reasons is that “while prenuptial agreements are… Read More »