Providing for loved ones after death often includes leaving real estate, such as a family home, to an heir or beneficiary. Before moving forward with estate planning, Delaware residents will want to consider all of the possible ramifications to the person who will...
When Delaware residents find another chance at love, ensuring that their affairs are in order before the nuptials might not be the first -- or even the last -- thing on their minds. However, any estate planning that was done prior to the marriage needs to be updated...
After a Delaware resident's health begins to fail is not the time to think about wills, powers of attorneys and trusts. Estate planning decisions should be made as far in advance of health problems as possible. Otherwise, there is a danger that any of the decisions...
Many Delaware residents struggle to find the piece of property that will be perfect for their needs. Even so, that could be the easiest part of the process. Several issues need attention from both the buyer and seller in real estate transactions. If any detail is...
None of us expect it to happen. Whether it is the result of a car accident, a skiing mishap or a devastating illness, we just don't expect catastrophe to happen. But it can and does, and when it does it can wreck financial havoc for you-and for generations to come. So...
None of us expect it to happen. Whether it is the result of a car accident, a skiing mishap or a devastating illness, we just don't expect catastrophe to happen. But it can and does, and when it does it can wreck financial havoc for you-and for generations to come. So...
Delaware residents who own businesses often go through great pains to make them a success. Failing to account for what will happen after death could undermine their hard work and potentially mean the end of the business. Every business owner should account for...
Individuals who take the time to establish an estate plan often have numerous objectives and goals in mind. For many people, avoiding probate is among these goals. Probate is a notoriously complex and time- consuming process that can tie up related assets and property...
Most Delaware residents are aware that they need a will in order to ensure that their assets are distributed in accordance with their wishes. However, in many cases, minimal estate planning (just a will) might not be enough to make sure that surviving family members...
In days of yore (for purposes of this blog post, let's just call such a time the period before personal computers), many of our readers in Delaware and elsewhere likely had a box or cabinet stuffed full of documents, pictures and other personally important data...