Divorce can sometimes be an ugly, messy process. It can involve a lot of emotion and tension. How the process unfolds and the decisions that are made will affect the rest of the divorcing couples’…
When a legal arrangement is made in which one adult is appointed to assist in managing the affairs of another adult, it is a conservatorship. Sometimes, when a judge grants a conservatorship, it is useful…
A conservatorship is an appointment by a judge of a person who is given the power to make decisions for and act for a person who needs help acting on their own behalf. The individual…
When someone passes away, the property they own and the money they have that makes up their estate is distributed to their heirs or their beneficiaries according to their will. This can’t happen until the…
When you get married, you trust that your spouse is going to love, honor, and respect you during your marriage. You may strive to be as open and honest as possible while working to resolve…
No one grieving the loss of a loved one wants to have to think about money or the financial impact of the loss. Life insurance is one way people protect their families financially in the…
Protecting your property and your family are two main reasons why someone will write a will or establish an estate plan. These are both legal arrangements that establish where the deceased’s assets will go, how…
Failing to craft a will or estate plan is a common mistake. Sadly, it will leave decisions about your family and assets to be decided by the courts rather than by you. To prevent this,…
A divorce is never easy, and it can be even more complicated when you have children. Many divorced or separated parents can work together in their child’s interests. However, when there is especially intense conflict,…
As you plan for your financial future, it is important to consider how the probate process will impact any inheritance you plan to receive—or, conversely, how probate will affect the assets you leave behind for…