You love your family and want to know that your estate plan, as well as theirs, are all working to benefit the people around you. Good discussions about estate planning help everyone stay informed and get on the same page when someone passes away. Here are three...
Traditionally, estate planning was viewed as something that only applied to wealthy individuals. However, there is a lot more to estate planning than money. With the appropriate documents, you can set in motion provisions that ensure your family is protected and your...
Your ex-spouse is a loving parent, but you have noticed that they’ve been doing more and more things that aren’t healthy. Recently, they got a DUI after they went out to drink with friends, and you became very concerned that their drinking might be out of control....
You found out that your spouse was having an affair. Maybe you found messages on their phone or a friend told you what was going on. You decided that you wanted to file for a divorce to end your marriage. Since you are angry and hurt by what happened, you're also...
Everyone who gets married hopes that their marriage will last a lifetime. While many do, there are some that end in divorce. It’s possible that the end of the marriage will occur as the result of a mutual decision, but one side is surprised by the divorce in other...
When you get married, you're well aware that it's a big decision. People will tell you that it's a life-changing choice, and you probably spend a lot of time thinking about what you want in life. It's certainly going to be a huge change on numerous levels. If you go...
As someone who is an avid user of social media, one of the things you should recognize is that your social media could be used against you if you go through a divorce. Anything you say or do online can be collected as evidence. Your past posts, too, could give your...
In most modern divorces, joint or shared custody is the goal. Both parents will have time with the children and shared responsibilities to provide for them. Still, in a small number of divorces every year, one parent gets sole custody of the children. What are some...
Estate planning doesn't just protect you. It also allows you to protect those who depend on you for basic needs. It may seem incredibly unlikely that you and your spouse would both die and leave your children without parents. While it is rare, this exact situation...
In theory, when someone passes away, their will offer some direction to their heirs as they go through the probate process. It can tell them what the deceased person would have wanted, how the assets are to be split up and things of this nature. When someone doesn't...
