Okay, you’ve taken the big step and made an appointment for a free consultation with us. What should you be prepared to discuss when we meet? First, we will ask you some basic information about your assets, liabilities, and family. We are not being nosey. This...
Estate Planning & Preservation
What’s Often Forgotten When the Kids Go Off to College
It’s that time of year across the nation. College students have moved into their dorms, set up class schedules, made friends, and, of course, are thinking about football. Parents, on the other hand, are focused on more practical priorities, such as making sure...
Post-Irma Recovery: 8 Steps to Protect Yourself Legally
I watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma from a distance, but not without pain. My residence was underwater, and neighbors and pets who stayed behind were evacuated by boat, one by one. Obviously, there is much to do, but what is key from the legal side? I...
What to Consider When Planning for Natural Disaster
Our hearts and prayers go out to the hundreds of thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The devastation is almost inconceivable, and we often like to think that crises like this are isolated incidents that won’t happen to us. In...
Keep It Simple: Estate Planning in 3 Easy Steps
There is a common misconception that estate planning must be a complicated, costly, and time-consuming process. Many people avoid the estate planning process until they encounter a serious health problem, a time when they should be focused on healing or spending time...