For individuals who establish an estate plan, a key task is deciding who to name as an estate's executor. Frequently, parents turn to an adult child to fulfill this role and all of the responsibilities that come with it. If you are named the executor of a parent's,...
Most Delaware residents know that conflicts are inevitable in families. However, those conflicts do not need to arise after a loved one has passed away and the time has come to divide the estate. Situations like this are when estate planning is invaluable. It is...
It is said that good fences make good neighbors, but knowing whose property the fence is on can be problematic. Some Delaware homeowners do not know the exact boundary lines of their property and could end up building on a neighbor's property. This residential real...
Most Delaware residents would say that their lives are busy. Going to work, taking care of daily family obligations and other tasks can occupy a significant amount of time. Therefore, when it comes to estate planning, many people make the mistake of putting it off...
Many Delaware residents have already made arrangements for the disposition of their property after death and for their care in the event that they become incapacitated. However, just because the documents are executed does not mean that they can be put away and never...
Most people in Delaware are not surprised to learn that the efficiency of their bodily functions decreases as they get older. Unfortunately, this often includes the function of a person's brain. The reduction of a person's cognitive abilities may make it more...
The majority of Americans who are of retirement age, or are approaching retirement age own a home - but that doesn't necessarily mean the house is paid for. While some people may own a home that is paid off in full, many others can expect to have a mortgage into their...
As Baby Boomers here in Delaware and elsewhere near retirement age, the need for long-term care has increased. This is just one reason why the area of elder law continues to grow. Not only are more people planning what will happen to their property after they die, but...
Sussex County parents who have children with special needs are often dedicated to ensuring that the children receive the care they need under any circumstances. Knowing that they will not live forever, these parents use estate planning to help ensure that the care...
When many people think of trusts, they conjure up images of wealthy families and "trust fund babies" who may never have to earn a living. However, trusts can be important parts of estate planning for people from any financial backgrounds. If a Delaware resident's...