PROTECTING YOUR CHILD’S INHERITANCE [ap_dropcaps style=”ap-square”]E[/ap_dropcaps]state planning for the future inheritance of your children and grandchildren should include protective measures to keep assets from disappearing or being claimed by a creditor. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can pass your wealth bypassing probate. This allows specific trust provisions …
Counseling Seniors and Their Families
How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help… Many aging Americans depend on family members or friends to help manage their financial, health, and other affairs during retirement and beyond. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting with loved ones about plans and wishes …
“Good Night, John-Boy!”: Estate Planning in Our Multi-generational Community
One of the most iconic shows in the history of television is “The Waltons.” Known largely for the closing tagline, “[g]ood night, John-Boy!”, the Waltons were a poor, working-class family that lived in a fictional town in the mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. The Walton family consisted of two …
“Dead Plumber Man…Well Kinda!”
(Your Guide to Advance Medical Directives) My favorite sitcom growing up was “Martin”. Starring the incomparable Martin Lawrence, the show became a classic during its five-year run. What made the show so funny was the crazy cast of characters that made an appearance, many being played by Martin himself. These characters included Jerome (the Playa …
Blended Families
Muhammad Ali, whose given name was Cassius Clay, was born and raised in Louisville, KY. At the age of 12, Ali took up boxing and by the age of 18 he was an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. By the end of his storied career, Ali was hailed as …
DO I REALLY NEED A LAWYER?: DIY ESTATE PLANNING IN TODAY’S ONLINE WORLD
Many companies will allow you to go online, download a Will, fill it out yourself and be done planning your estate at a fraction of the cost of what you would pay an attorney. These services have a place in our society, but before you make the plunge and declare yourself an estate planning guru, …
A Mere Human: Estate Planning Lessons to be Learned from Prince’s Death
Icon. Legend. Musical genius. All of these terms describe Prince Rogers Nelson, better known to the world by a single name…PRINCE! He burst onto the scene in 1979, and over the next three and half decades, he acquired fans worldwide. His popularity not only brought him fame, but also tremendous wealth. But tragically, on April …
This is the Big One! (3 Components of a Basic Estate Plan)
One of my favorite shows to watch when I was a kid was Sanford and Son. I remember racing to the television to turn on TV Land just to catch a glimpse of Fred, played by the incomparable Redd Foxx, mix it up with the other characters on the show. What always got a hearty …