The idea of creating an estate plan surfaces from time to time. But you hesitate. You occasionally have “paralysis analysis” because you do not know where to start and are unsure about what your estate plan should include. But what ignites you are some of the basic...
Maybe your ex has started complaining about vaccinations and immunizations. Perhaps they vehemently oppose proper mental health counseling. You can ignore their preferences when they only affect their health, but when you share a child, the medical preferences of...
Many divorcing couples decide to sell their home – particularly if they don’t have children or the kids are grown. That’s typically the best option financially. It also helps both people get away from the memories of an unhappy marriage and start fresh in new...
Disclosure documents are supposed to capture everything a seller is legally required to inform potential buyers, but not every seller is as forthcoming as they should be. Failures to disclose important information can leave unsuspecting buyers with a pile of problems...
When you buy a brand new house in a development or hire a construction company to erect your dream home, you expect the finished products to meet your standards. Unfortunately, for a small percentage of prospective owners, there will be a construction defect...
If you die and don’t have an estate plan or will, your assets will have to go into probate. Probate is a somewhat long process during which a judge determines how your assets are going to be handled and divided. When you die without a valid will, your assets will...
The birth of a first grandchild is an exciting time. It's wonderful to see your family expanding and it's great to see your own children getting to experience being parents, just like you did. But it can also make you think. The future holds a lot of unknowns. How...
One issue that many parents run into during divorce is being unsure of how they’re going to control custody of their children. If you have a child who you feel is easily upset by changes in routine or who may not adapt well to changes in your schedule, then it can be...
You have spent a lifetime supporting your children. They have benefited directly from your employment, income and financial decisions. Now you may want to share some of your success with their progeny. Your children may have always been the main beneficiaries of your...
The issues between two former spouses can last long after their divorce is final. In some cases, the feelings and difficulties that remain can begin to affect how the two spouses interact with their children, eventually affecting a co-parenting relationship. There are...