by tbkane | Aug 30, 2016 | Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts: Estate Planning with Wills and Trusts You’ve probably heard of wills and trusts, but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning documents that serve very different roles. They can work together to...
by tbkane | Apr 11, 2016 | Estate Planning
Appointing a Guardian for your Minor Child If you have a child, you should do some basic (at least) estate planning. In addition to distributing your assets, a Will can also designate a guardian for any child under the age of 18. If you pass away, and the other...
by tbkane | Mar 28, 2016 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
When Property Meets Probate It is not an infrequent occurrence that someone interested in selling or buying a parcel of real estate becomes involved with a decedent’s estate. If the parties to the transaction do their jobs without unnecessary delay, buying or selling...
by tbkane | Mar 14, 2016 | Estate Planning
Designating Beneficiaries and your Will: Don’t leave it all to just one of your kids When people think about their estate plan, they mainly focus on what goes in their will. Frequently, in planning meetings, we spend a great deal of time focusing on who the...
by tbkane | Feb 16, 2016 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Winding up an estate is a difficult task, one that can take a toll on the decedent’s family and loved ones. This process, however, is infinitely more challenging when the person dies intestate (without a will). Real property is particularly difficult to distribute...
