Why should you get your estate plan done before the holidays?
During the holidays, everyone is busy making travel plans, buying gifts, or shopping for family gatherings. People forget that this time...
How do I know if an attorney is knowledgeable in estate planning?
An estate planning attorney should be able to have a very in-depth conversation about estate planning when you call him/her. This...
Should I divide my assets when filing a divorce?
Sometimes to expedite a divorce process, couples will say that they will divide their assets at a later time. We do not advise doing...
Why transferring your property to your children directly is a bad idea.
Why transferring your property to your children directly is a bad idea Parents sometimes think that one of the easiest ways to secure...
Can an H1B holder own property?
Can an H1B holder own property? The answer is yes! If you are on a H1B visa and you wish to buy property to live in or rent out, you can...
Legal Separation vs. Divorce
Under a legal separation you can still decide the factors that you would decide as if you are going through a divorce such as division of...
Triggering events that require updating your trust
Usually the only times you need to update your trust are when there are congressional changes in the law, or once every five years for...
Same sex marriage and estate planning
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States made a monumental decision regarding marriage. The US Supreme Court legalized...
I created a trust and got a property tax assessment! What do I do?
I created a trust and got a property tax assessment! What do I do? If you recently created a trust, or transferred ownership of your...
My spouse wants spousal support, what is it? how much do I have to pay?
Spousal support is the support amount that you would have to pay monthly to your spouse. This amount is determined by a judge and...
