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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…
Should you have Co-trustees when preparing your Estate Planning
When clients select a successor trustee for their trust, they frequently choose one person to serve as a successor trustee at a…
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…
Estate Tax Returns—Not as Scary as They Sound
When an individual passes away, tax issues are one of the many things that must be considered. For most individuals who pass…
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…
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,…
Estate Planning After Personal Injury Settlements
In the hectic and sometimes dangerous world that we live in, it is an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen and…
Three Legal Strategies When Facing a Major Health Event
What You and Your Family Need to Know Receiving a health diagnosis or learning that you need to undergo major surgery can…
A Guide to the Top 12 Must-Have Documents
Whether you own a little or a lot, the last thing you want to do to your loved ones is leave a…
COVID-19: A Reminder of Why Estate Planning Is Important
Coronavirus has been all over the news—and with good reason. For some people, it can turn into a serious illness if contracted….