The average testator putting together an estate plan wants to finish the process as quickly as possible. People typically find the contemplation of their own deaths to be quite unpleasant, and they may, therefore, only do the bare minimum to ensure the protection and...
When you announce to your friends, family and social media that you are getting divorced, you will get a wide range of responses. Some people, particularly those who know you best and others who have been through divorce themselves, are likely to be understanding and...
When someone dies, the property that they own doesn't automatically transfer to other people, in most cases. Ownership instead transfers after the instructions detailed in estate planning documents have been fully realized. Unless assets have been placed in a trust,...
Certain assets have more financial value than others, while some personal property may have significant emotional value. Your retirement savings may represent both substantial financial value and emotional value to you, which can make them hard to address objectively...
There are many different things that influence your divorce odds. Divorce can be caused by so many different factors and everybody brings their own unique experience to a marriage. Common factors that are cited include things like economic status, whether or not their...
When you get married or start a family, you have to think about your responsibilities to the other people in your household. As a caregiver or wage-earner, you likely contribute a lot to the family, which means that your death or medical incapacitation would lead to...
One thing that you often hear people say when talking about how the court makes a ruling in a divorce case is that the court tries to focus on the child's best interests. This is true, and it marks an important shift in how the courts look at these cases. In the past,...
Procrastination is human nature. People put off handling tasks that they think of as unpleasant. Unfortunately, procrastination harms the person delaying certain activities. They run the risk of not doing what is necessary in a timely manner, which could have...
You were a stay-at-home parent for the majority of your 10-year marriage, and now you’ve found yourself in a difficult position. You can return to your career, but you’ll be starting 10 years behind others of your age in your industry. You may not have as much savings...
Anyone considering divorce has many things to take into consideration. In addition to questions you may have concerning spousal support and property division, your biggest concern is probably the custody of your children. How can you know which factors the court will...