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Why Wealthy Parents and Grandparents Are Insisting On Prenuptial Agreements

When people think of prenuptial agreements, they are usually thinking about a potential divorce and how it will affect the spouse who has the money (the wealthy spouse). The wealthy spouse needs to...

Minor Children

Can My Children Live With You, Please?

I can’t tell you how many conversations that I have had over the years with parents of young children about the importance of naming guardians for their minor children if the client dies...

Trusts

Do I need a Revocable Trust?

In my nearly 30 years of practicing in the trusts and estates arena, I have come across attorneys who have set a threshold for providing clients with revocable troubles. Some attorneys have said...

Probate

A Will DOES NOT Avoid Probate

A Will does not avoid probate. I cannot count how many times I have corrected people who thought this. A Will gives you control over who gets your assets and who is in...

Estate Planning

3 Reasons Why You Need an Estate Plan

Reason #1: You want to choose who has control over your children and their money Reason #2: Maximize the value of your business when you die or become incapacitated Reason # 3: ...