LEGAL ALLIES, TRUSTED PARTNERS
You probably didn’t know enough about your potential inheritance when you get married to worry about protecting it. It is only years into your marriage when your parent passes away that you realize the value of their estate. They left their property for you...
When you and your spouse own a business, going through a divorce can present many questions, concerns and challenges. Determining the best way to handle your division of assets requires in-depth knowledge of the applicable laws. Understanding a community property...
Estate plans cannot simply sit unchanged as the years go by. Their purpose is to reflect your life in its current state, meaning you need to update these plans somewhat regularly. How do you know that it is time to update your estate plan, though? Regular reviews and...
The importance of solid planning for digital assets increases with each passing year. Fortunately, an estate plan can incorporate several methods to keep track of a person's digital footprint and make access to accounts easy. This practice has relevance during times...
Many people misunderstand prenuptial agreements and view them as a cynical move by one partner to ensure the person they are about to marry does not get their hands on their assets should they divorce. Yet, a prenuptial can be positive for both parties. It can...
There are a variety of ways to approach an estate plan. Depending on your goals, either a will or trust, and in some cases both options, structure the division of your assets according to a predetermined set of directives you can establish well before the end of your...
Splitting up marital property during a divorce is one of the more complex aspects of splitting up. After all, it may be difficult to assign value to all of your items. For instance, if you have a valuable art collection, how can you designate the value? While...
An amicable divorce may begin with you and your spouse agreeing on crucial issues, but what happens when things suddenly turn hostile? While an uncontested divorce may save money and time, the final divorce agreement is as legally binding as one signed by a judge. If...
A court order to pay spousal support might impact your life for many years to come. Your compliance may reduce tension between you and your ex, as well as prevent ongoing legal hardships. Budgeting spousal support could get easier over time. However, if you encounter...
Separation and divorce are emotional and stressful times marked by significant changes. There is so much to do that attention is directed to the most urgent problems requiring immediate attention. As a result, it is common to overlook less pressing, but equally...
