A gun trust allows individuals to own firearms in a legal manner, allowing them to share access to firearms with others while remaining compliant with the law. This approach is beneficial for those who own restricted firearms or firearms regulated…
In spite of the fact that over 50 percent of Americans find estate planning important, only about 33 percent have a will. caring.com Those individuals with a will may have moved to a different state or forgot to update their…
The Covid-19 epidemic has presented a wrenching question: If you or someone you love becomes seriously ill, how far would you go to prolong their life? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those with compromised immune systems, and…
Real asset protections can help preserve wealth by safeguarding your property from legal claims and creditor actions. It can help prevent your assets from being seized or liquidated in the event of a lawsuit, bankruptcy, or other financial crisis. Asset…
Growing numbers of people with disabilities live in the United States, and planning for an adult child's future well-being is a responsive, continuous process. A Journal of the American Medical Association reports the life expectancy of adults with Down Syndrome…
Many parents are uncomfortable discussing their wealth with their children. Property and money are usually taboo topics to discuss. Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But failing to talk to kids about how much they…
There are practical and legal steps you should take as your child with special needs turns eighteen and becomes a legal adult. Begin well before their birthday to ease the transition and ensure they continue receiving their government benefits as…
Trusts and wills have distinct estate planning benefits that are quite different. Each state has specific laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should complement the…
Practically speaking, not every problem in a rental requires hiring an attorney. In fact, many tenants will face minor issues that can be resolved using common sense and basic knowledge of landlord-tenant law. Still, some problems are serious enough to…
Thinking about death, especially your own death can be uncomfortable. Add to that the issue of what will happen to our assets after our deaths and it’s little wonder why so few people have created wills and other estate planning…