Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia which can affect a person’s ability to speak and write. When people think of estate planning, I think a lot of them only consider what happens to their assets after their death. My clients want to protect their children and their legacy, but what we routinely forget … Continued
Stephen “tWitch” Boss died in December 2022 and had not executed a Will or Living Trust. When an individual doesn’t have an estate plan, they are considered to have died intestate and state law will dictate who their property goes to. Because tWitch did not have a Will, Alison Holker Boss, tWitch’s wife, now must … Continued
There are two ways to make changes to a living trust. The first is an amendment which is simply an addition to the trust, including a couple of pages saying “I change sections x, y, and z.” The second method is a restatement which replaces the living trust in its entirety. Priscilla Presley is contesting … Continued
Recently a young couple, recently married with a 1 year old child came to us as they wanted to create a plan which would protect their child and her assets if they were both to pass away by naming guardians and also a Trustee to manage the child’s money. We were able to lay out … Continued
A Do Not Resuscitate Order (“DNR”) or Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Order (“DNAR”), is a medical document written for you, by your doctor, that indicates whether you want to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”), in the event you go into cardiac and/or respiratory arrest. If you do not have a DNR and cannot make your own … Continued
Interest rates are on the rise and the supply of existing houses is still far below demand. As a result, some consumers are opting to purchase their new home directly from the builder. Buying a new home can be an exciting experience, but it is not without pitfalls and some of those pitfalls are out … Continued
Why should I file a Contractor’s Lien? A contractor’s lien is a means of ensuring you are paid for labor and/or materials you put into a person’s property. Although the filing of a lien does not guarantee payment, it does prevent the owner from selling the property without paying the lien amount or posting a … Continued
If you are considering hiring a contractor to work on your property – whether it is to perform minor repairs or major remodeling – there are several things you need to consider beforehand. Is the contractor licensed, bonded and insured? Generally speaking, if you hire someone to do work which “adds or subtracts to real … Continued
Buyer’s Remorse — Can you get out of the contract you just signed? In most cases, once you sign a contract, you are stuck with the terms of the agreement you entered into. Therefore, it is always a good idea to take your time and read thoroughly through all of the terms of the contract … Continued
A living will is a document that tells your health care providers when you want them to stop life-sustaining medical treatment and let you die. It can take effect in only one of two situations: either if you are terminally ill death is imminent such that life-sustaining procedures would only prolong the process of … Continued
