Second chances can bring a lot of joy, especially in the context of getting remarried. In fact, blended families now outnumber traditional families, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is not just because of rising divorce rates – our … more

Having an estate plan is essential to meet your financial goals and to provide and protect your loved ones after you have passed.  There are 6 essential steps for setting up your estate plan. Create an inventory of what you … more

There are often particular assets in one’s estate which may require special consideration either due to its nature, value, or significance.  Consider some types of special assets and how they might be handled. Businesses that require a license or special … more

Ben Franklin once said that, “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” A major goal of estate planning is to minimize the effects of both on your assets. Putting together a successful estate plan with clearly defined … more

Litigation is becoming even more ubiquitous than in recent years. Lawsuits, once much more rare, are now quite common and settlements or judgments can be high. Losing a lawsuit due to an accident or another unforeseen event could destroy your … more

While moving into a nursing home means losing one’s independence, the fact of the matter is, this can also be a huge financial drain on your estate and your family. It’s not uncommon for elder adults to pay for nursing … more

A CNN report in December, 2015, noted that a recent study performed by Suwa Tokyo University of Science, found that casino gaming provided improvement in frontal and parietal lobe activity, which helps stimulate the brain and helps prevent or suppress … more

Estate planning attorneys don’t always “feel the love,” and often feel neglected.  However, we are just like everyone else, even though most of our clients like us, they don’t always enjoy talking to us. The conversations we engage in are … more

Litigation is becoming even more ubiquitous than in recent years. Lawsuits, once much more rare, are now quite common and settlements or judgments can be high. Losing a lawsuit due to an accident or another unforeseen event could destroy your … more

Currently more than 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia.  Incredibly, this number is expected to triple by 2050.  Medical science has told us that the only cause of Alzheimer’s is due to a combination of age and genetics.  … more