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Beware the Oft Spoken Line to Seniors: “Transfer Ownership of Your House to Your Kids!”
Should parents transfer their home into their adult children’s names, deeding the house to their kids? This is one of the most common questions...
Deaf, Proud, & Determined: Individuals in the Deaf Community Have Specific Estate Planning Needs
American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary language of the Deaf community and many other individuals who are hard of hearing. It is also used by...
When There’s More Than 1 Sibling, What Happens to the Inherited Family Home?
My estate shall be divided equally among my 3 children. That’s probably the most common final directive in a last Will and Testament. But what...
Is a Trust for You? It Depends on Your Specific Need.
If you’re looking to avoid probate, limit possible estate taxes, or assume greater control over how your estate is distributed after you pass, a...
Who Will Advocate and Care for Your Disabled Adult Child When You’re Gone?
Emotional. Personal. Yet a Guardianship Petition to the Court Required. Your children become adults once they turn 18. Bar nothing. In the eyes of...
How Much Can You Control Your Kids’ Lives from the Grave?
You want the best for your children, and you want them to inherit your assets when you die. But what happens when you don’t like your son-...
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