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Those ads for back-to-school sales that are starting already can be particularly stressful for newly separated or divorced parents. If you’re facing your first new school year – or at least the first one where your kids won’t be going … Continue reading
One of the most common effects of getting a divorce is how it wreaks havoc on one or both spouse’s emotions. In turn, volatile emotions can lead to poor behavior. Sadly, many spouses use less-than-honest tactics to punish the other … Continue reading
After you left your last marriage, you went to your attorney to adjust your estate plan. Now that you’re looking to marry again, it’s another time when it’s important to talk to your attorney about blending your families and how … Continue reading
There is no simple way to describe how divorce affects people. It is hard financially and frequently harder psychologically. Even when you think you understand the emotional elements of ending a marriage, you will likely be surprised by how the experience … Continue reading
You may have had a realization that there is an asset your spouse doesn’t know about or that you have the ability to hide income they weren’t aware of, but should you? If you’re going through a divorce, the simple … Continue reading
If you spent much of your life building on your career and focusing on growing your assets, then you may be one of many people in the country who have no specific heirs that you’d like to leave your assets … Continue reading
Divorce comes with a lot of adjustments. Understandably, a couple of things might fall through the cracks during this tumultuous period. However, keeping your estate plan up to date should not be among the overlooked or forgotten items on your … Continue reading
Many parents have a second home, a significant portfolio or collectibles that they’d ideally like to pass on to their kids once they pass away. They may be uncomfortable with the thought of doing so because they worry that their … Continue reading
There are many different types of trusts. The person who sets up the trust typically selects a trustee to manage it according to their specifications. That individual is a fiduciary, which means that they must administer the trust in the beneficiaries’ best … Continue reading
Once you create an estate plan, you will likely appreciate the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have provided clear instructions for the people that you love if something happens to you. Earlier estate planning is usually wise … Continue reading