| | Estate Planning
We get a lot of calls from Legal Shield Members regarding what the best way would be to transfer their property to their adult children without having to go through probate. There are several different ways you can transfer property
| | Estate Planning
November Could Bring About Dramatic Changes to Estate Taxes Retroactive to January 2021 If you have assets that total $3,500,000 or more, you should seriously explore whether you need to do some estate tax planning before the end of the
All Living Trusts Are the Same, Right? One of the most common myths about estate planning is that all living trusts are the same. I am told, “I already have a living trust. I’m covered.” However, after reviewing the living
| | COVID-19, Estate Planning
If the current COVID-19 pandemic has you thinking abut getting your affairs in order, you are not alone. For pet owners, the care of your furry loved ones is also a priority. Just as you can set up a trust
| | COVID-19, Estate Planning
COVID-19 impacts almost every area of life and the community. Although we cannot address the myriad of possible issues that may arise, rest assured that as a full-service law firm we are here to help. Whether it is employment, financial,
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. The SECURE
| | Estate Planning
WARNING: At some point in your life the unexpected will happen. If that “unexpected” is sickness, becoming mentally incompetent, or dying, you will need certain legal tools to get you through that period. As you are guaranteed to either get
| | Estate Planning
For most people, pets aren’t just animals—they’re the excited “hello” when we get home from a long day of work, they’re our snuggle buddies, our jogging partners, our best friends and, ultimately, part of the family… right? Although we might
| | Elder Law, Estate Planning
It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may one day be unable to make your own medical decisions. In doing so, there can be confusion about the
I often get this question: Do I need a trust or a will? The answer is that if you have a trust, you also need a will. I saw this article from the blog Fatherly and realized that even those
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