john eastham
Is Our Home Community Property or Separate Property, and Why Does It Matter?
When two people get married, the property they obtain during their marriage is called marital property. This includes anything from real property…
Estate Planning Is More Than Just Death Planning
Many believe that estate planning is simply instructions on how to distribute your assets when you pass away, but the reality is…
National Home Remodeling Month: Can I Remodel My Own Estate Planning Documents?
Do you know that, according to the National Association of Home Builders, May is National Home Remodeling Month? Many people associate spring…
Providing for Your Parents in Your Estate Plan
If you are part of the baby boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964), you may also find that you are a…
Seven Ways to Avoid Family Fights over Your Property
Ask a group of friends if they have experienced a family fight over property after a loved one has died, and you…
Why Your Heirs or Beneficiaries May Receive a Smaller Inheritance Than You Thought
Although it is rare for anyone to look forward to the passing of a loved one, many people cannot help wondering about…
Should You Own Your Timeshare in Your Trust?
Timeshares have come a long way since they first arrived in the real estate market back in the ’70s. In the early…
Ways to Leave Your Real Estate to Your Loved Ones (and the Pros and Cons)
Owning real estate continues to be a very popular investment vehicle for individuals and couples alike. One attractive feature of investing in…
Protecting Your Significant Other’s Future
November is a popular month for couples to tie the knot in the United States. While wedding planning most often includes tuxedos,…
3 Estate Planning Secrets the Wealthy Use That You Can Too!
Estate planning is complex and continually evolving. Often, affluent families are “early adopters” of the newest and best estate planning strategies. Luckily,…