Coordinating Property Ownership in Your Estate Plan
Considering how you hold title to your real and personal property, as well as any beneficiary designations you have created, is a key piece to Total Estate Planning. The title and your designated...
View ArticleOverview of the Ways to Hold Title to Property
You are purchasing a home, and the escrow officer asks, “How do you want to hold title to the property?” In the context of your overall home purchase, this may seem like a small, inconsequential...
View ArticleOverview of Life Estates
Establishing a Life Estate is a relatively simple process in which you transfer your property to your children, while retaining your right to use and live in the property. Life Estates are used to...
View ArticleShould I Transfer My Home to My Children?
Most people believe that probate should be avoided if at all possible. It can be an expensive, time-consuming process that exposes your family’s private matters to public scrutiny via the judicial...
View ArticleHow To Avoid Conflicts When Passing Down The Family Cabin
Leaving a cabin or vacation home outright to your loved ones can create more family conflict and problems than you might think. While the property may have been a peaceful haven for you and your spouse...
View ArticleIssues to Consider with an Out-of-State Probate
It’s become more and more common now to see clients come in with estate planning or probate cases that involve multiple states. From clients with a family cabin across the border in Wisconsin or...
View Article5 Most Infamous Estate Planning Battles
When done properly, an estate plan affords peace of mind to those creating it and leaves behind a legacy for their loved ones. But, sometimes estate planning can go awry – and it’s usually due to...
View ArticleWhen It Comes to Cryptocurrency, Estate Planning Is a Must!
You’ve most likely seen articles and news segments about cryptocurrency. The most popular form is Bitcoin, but there are several others on the horizon. What is cryptocurrency? For the uninitiated,...
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