A cohabitation agreement can be a valuable tool for unmarried couples to determine their property rights and financial responsibilities in case of a separation or death. As marriage rates continue to decline, a growing number of adults are likely to live or have lived with an unmarried partner, often either before marriage or with no …
A pot trust is a great estate planning tool that allows parents to ensure that their children are provided for financially after their death, while still maintaining control over the assets. Trusts can be a valuable and powerful estate planning tool – if applied appropriately. Not all estates need a trust, and not all trusts …
In this blog post, we explore the complex process of final distribution of estate assets, including the steps involved and important considerations to keep in mind. Whether you’re a beneficiary or executor of an estate, understanding this process is crucial for ensuring a fair and timely distribution of assets. When a person dies, the process …
You are your own person. But there may be times when you need someone else to make certain decisions in your name. When it comes to end-of-life care and estate planning, some circumstances call for the help of a competent and trusted individual to make crucial decisions at times when you may be incapacitated, temporarily …
A trust litigation attorney plays a role in helping beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to and providing trustees the defense they may need against frivolous lawsuits. Trusts are rarely cut and dry, but trustee interference or poor conduct can make an already opaque and difficult situation far harder. The last thing you want to …