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September 10, 2021

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…

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August 27, 2021

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…

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May 7, 2021

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…

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March 5, 2021

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…

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February 12, 2021

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…

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November 20, 2020

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,…

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September 4, 2020

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…

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June 12, 2020

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…

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May 5, 2020

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…

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April 22, 2020

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….

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