Gay-friendly professionals can help members of the LGBT community weave their way through the nuances of estate and financial planning. How can they best do so? By simply gaining your trust because they understand the challenges faced by LGBTs.Obtaining advice about...
There are many options when it comes to trusts, from revocable to irrevocable trusts and spendthrift trusts. However, it is crucial to pinpoint which type of trust will best suit your individual circumstances and the unique needs of your loved one, especially if they...
When it comes to trusts, there are all sorts of relevant issues to take into consideration, such as how the end of marriage could affect the distribution of an estate following someone’s death. Whether you have a revocable or an irrevocable trust, it is...
Our law firm has addressed some of the challenges that may arise with regard to estate planning, from reviewing your estate plan after a divorce to deciding which one is right in the first place. With that said, there are far more issues to take into consideration if...
If you are approaching the idea of an estate plan for the first time, you may have various questions and be unsure of which plan is best for you. Some people decide to move forward with a will, while others opt for a trust. Moreover, there are different kinds of...
Your father has died, his will has been read, and most everyone in the family is not satisfied with the results. What do you do? Challenging your father’s will is an option, but it can prove costly and often be unsuccessful.Still you want to move forward with...
When creating an estate plan or taking a second look at an existing estate plan, people may have various questions. For example, some may wonder how child support obligations will affect their plan or beneficiaries. As with all estate planning issues, it is essential...
When two people decide that it is time to bring their marriage to an end, their lives may be changed in all sorts of ways. Often, divorce can lead to a fresh start, especially for those who may not have been happy in their marriage. However, there are also various...
After her partner of 30 years died of cancer, an Illinois senior citizen who happened to be a lesbian moved into a senior living community. She thought she had found the place where she would live out the rest of her days. Instead, she lived in fear of fellow...
Once you have decided to begin drafting your estate plan, you may notice that the term "estate planning" is actually a culmination of important things. Identifying critical components of your plan that require your immediate attention and which can wait temporarily,...