Getting married after a previous divorce or the death of a spouse can be an event that provides a breath of fresh air and feeling of great hope to people. It is important, however, for people in this position to not overlook some of the important logistics involved in...
As empty nesters, you and your spouse realize that your longtime family home has a lot more space than you need. Your children are adults, living on their own scattered throughout the country. It is time to downsize, moving from a spacious home to a condominium. It is...
You may think about the future of your assets from time to time. That is, you might consider who will inherit your personal properties like your home and financial assets. But what about your business assets? Surely you cannot just lump those together with your...
As the parent of a special-needs child, you naturally want to know they will be cared for even after you are gone. There are a few facts you need to be aware of, though, during estate planning with an attorney when your child has special needs. How you set you set up...
If the time has come for you to think about estate planning, you may wonder if setting up a trust is a good idea, and if so, what kind? There are different kinds of trusts designed to fulfill different needs. Living trusts are among the most common, and you can...
People make changes to their estate plans for a host of reasons, such as divorce and a death in the family. However, some decide to modify their estate plan as a result of a beneficiary's behavior. There are many ways in which a beneficiary's behavior can prompt their...
It is common for children of elderly parents to believe that their parents do not need a guardian because their parents still take care of themselves. A guardian does not have to strip the elderly of their independence. In fact, to have a guardian can help seniors...
Are you newly retired, or in the planning stages for your retirement? If so, congratulations! You have worked hard and planned for this day. It’s time to enjoy your golden years doing what you love. But have you considered where you’ll live? If you are still weighing...
Like all your relatives, your family members with special needs play an important role in your life. While you recognize the limitations that his or her disabilities entail, you want your loved one to have a long, healthy and happy life. Of course, financial support...
Are you a Delaware resident who already created an estate plan? If so, you are ahead of the curve. But you cannot create an estate plan and leave it untouched. Your estate plan should change as your life changes. It should reflect your current desires and state of...