People who have achieved financial stability or professional success often want to share their good fortune with others. One of the ways they accomplish that goal is through transferring their wealth to specific beneficiaries after they die. Those with valuable...
Establishing an estate plan is a standard right extended to most legal adults. Anyone over the age of 18 can potentially draft a will and other estate planning documents to protect themselves, provide for family members and establish a legacy. Most adults can create...
An adult who is establishing an estate plan typically has to identify the assets they need to address. They also need to decide who they want to receive their property after their passing. Often, the focus on resources and beneficiaries can leave people with...
For many people preparing for divorce, protecting themselves financially is a top priority. They naturally worry about how they should split the property they’ve accumulated during the marriage and how the behavior of their spouse might affect their future. In some...
Parents going through a divorce may wonder if their mental illness can affect the court's decision on child custody, which is a valid concern because the courts ensure the safety of the children during the divorce process. For every 5 adults in the United States, one...
You may hear people say that parents should avoid divorce. Their basic perspective is that because divorce is hard on children, perhaps leading to emotional outbursts, a decline in academic achievement or other things of this nature it is always best to stay together...
Procrastination is part of human nature, and many otherwise responsible adults delay completing actions that they find unpleasant as a result. Few activities are more stressful than deeply contemplating one's own eventual death or medical incapacitation. However, that...
Someone’s estate plans are supposed to reflect (among other things) their heartfelt desires for what should happen to their assets when they are gone. That’s why testators are expected to be of sound mind when they make their wills, establish a trust or set other...
Are you wondering if your spouse is planning to ask for a divorce? You’re not alone. January has the dubious distinction of being named “divorce season” because of the annual spike in new filings. Unhappy spouses often wait until the holiday season is over to break...
Maybe you are a foreman on a construction crew that recently took on a large project for a developer. Perhaps you are a first-time home buyer very excited to move into your custom-built new home. Construction defects can damage the reputation of the businesses that...