Having been an estate planning attorney for almost twenty-one years, I have worked with many clients wanting to get married later in life. With … [Read more...] about Legal Issues: Marriages later in life
Trust Maintenance
If you don’t maintain your car, it will break down and fail to perform. Like a car, if you fail to maintain your trust, it will not achieve the … [Read more...] about Trust Maintenance
Improper estate planning can spell disaster for children
Few tasks we attempt during our lives have a greater impact on our family than creating an estate plan. Proper planning can ensure the future of our … [Read more...] about Improper estate planning can spell disaster for children
How to clear title to property when someone dies
You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result of the death of a previous owner. The asset may be real estate, stock in a … [Read more...] about How to clear title to property when someone dies
Estate planning in uncertain times
Getting your affairs in order creates a sense of peace. This can be especially true given the current uncertainties related to the … [Read more...] about Estate planning in uncertain times
Yours, mine, and ours families and estate planning
This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for what spouses can do when addressing concerns related to blended families. Getting married … [Read more...] about Yours, mine, and ours families and estate planning
Estate planning in 2020
By Jeffery J. McKenna Many years ago, as a young couple with young children, my wife and I excitedly boarded a plane. The children stayed with … [Read more...] about Estate planning in 2020
Problems and Mistakes in Estate Planning
You are not obligated to leave property to anyone when you make a will or a trust. In order to discourage disappointed heirs from disputing your … [Read more...] about Problems and Mistakes in Estate Planning
Better Estate Planning
An effective estate plan has many benefits. In the broadest sense, estate planning includes the process of accumulating, managing, and distributing … [Read more...] about Better Estate Planning
Changing your will or trust
The situation is common. A client has a will or trust prepared by legal counsel. Sometime later the client wishes to make changes to the estate … [Read more...] about Changing your will or trust