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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

I’m Divorced - Now What?

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 10/3/2023

For many people, getting through their divorce is challenging enough. Navigating the financial aspects of divorce can be time-consuming and confusing. Once an individual gets to the finish line, they may think that they can...more

When Should You Hire a Probate Attorney?

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 1/25/2023

If probate is needed, the process usually begins soon after a loved one passes away. The probate process can be long, stressful, and expensive. Some family members are able to manage it on their own without an attorney, but...more

DLM Blog Post – What Not to Do During a Divorce! (2022 Edition) Part II – Financial

Burns & Levinson LLP on 11/9/2022

In the second part of this two-part series, you will learn about financial pitfalls to avoid in the divorce process. Experienced divorce counsel can guide you to ensure that financial decisions don’t cost you credibility,...more

Estate Planning Considerations for Unmarried Individuals

Ruder Ware on 9/2/2021

Estate planning is a process that must be customized to fit each individual’s unique situation. Each individual has their own priorities and issues to address. The priorities and issues for an unmarried individual are often...more

The Truth Why You Need A Will

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers,... on 11/22/2017

It’s the holiday season…one of the busiest times of the year. So, it’s a pretty safe bet that folks are not spending time right now thinking about what would happen to their financial assets and material possessions after...more

What Is Required of an Executor?

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 7/13/2016

Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of a deceased individual's estate. Although the time and effort involved will vary with the...more

Appellate Court Notes

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 5/9/2016

Appellate Court Advance Release Opinions: AC36842 - Antonucci v. Antonucci - In this divorce action, the parties had been married for twenty-five years and had two adult children, and had comparable incomes of about...more

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