Life takes unexpected turns, especially as we get older. A simple fall that might have caused a bruise in your younger years can lead to serious complications or even become life-threatening in your senior years. Illness can strike without warning, leaving you unable...
If someone close to you lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you expect staff to provide safe and respectful care. Sometimes, however, the care your relative receives may not meet those expectations. Staff might ignore a request, or you could see...
As families shift and grow over time, major life milestones can bring new joys and relationships, along with new responsibilities. An estate plan created a decade ago may no longer reflect the people and circumstances that matter most. Reviewing these documents after...
Buying a home together is a major commitment, whether you and your partner are married or not. However, since unmarried couples don’t have the same legal protections that married couples have, the way that a deed is written can determine who owns what, what happens if...
Your last will and testament acts as your final say in the management of your assets. It is a crucial document that names your heirs and appoints trusted representatives to handle your estate. Without a proper will, a court will distribute your assets using Delaware's...
For most people, few choices carry as much financial weight as buying or selling a house. In Florida, where the real estate market moves fast and rules can vary by county, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by contracts, deadlines and unfamiliar terms. Understanding a few...
Living independently can be an important part of maintaining a sense of comfort, routine and control. As people age, however, families may begin to notice changes that begin to raise concerns about whether living alone is still really the safest option. These concerns...
Estate planning can feel like something that can wait. After all, no one likes to think about what will happen to their property after they are gone. However, making a few important decisions ahead of time can help provide clarity for loved ones and make the process...
An estate’s executor holds a sensitive position. They file the will with the probate court, manage the estate, communicate with beneficiaries, pay debts and taxes and distribute assets to beneficiaries. Title 12 of the Delaware Code requires them to put the interests...
Choosing the right trust for your estate plan can be difficult. Delaware is a popular state for trusts because it offers strong privacy protections, flexible laws and possible tax benefits. If you are thinking about creating a Delaware trust, learning about your...