by Brian Douglas | Nov 9, 2022 | Estate Planning
Planning for a Family Member with Special Needs With proper legal and financial planning, a family can guarantee that a loved one with a disability will enjoy a comfortable lifestyle after her or his caregivers are gone. Without proper planning, an inheritance or...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 26, 2022 | Estate Planning
When married couples are similar ages, estate planning is typically a joint process. The couples are like-minded when it comes to their property and beneficiaries. When a couple has a significant age difference, however, the estate planning process can be a little...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
When it comes to estate planning, there are many important roles that need to be set in place in case you are suddenly unable to act on your behalf or are deceased. You want to nominate people you trust and rely on to fill these roles, which are called fiduciary...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 12, 2022 | Probate
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotional and overwhelming experience. These feelings can be compounded if you are also responsible for handling the probate process and managing the loved one’s estate. Probate can be challenging, especially if someone has...
by Brian Douglas | Oct 5, 2022 | Business Law Menu
Veterans learn a number of valuable skills during their time in service: discipline, problem-solving, and leadership. While these skills will come in handy if a veteran decides to start their own business, they may need some additional business education programs or...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
Whether a loved one dies with or without a will in place, there still needs to be someone who is in charge of closing the estate and managing the deceased’s final affairs. When a person passes away, their assets are locked. To unlock all of the deceased’s assets, you...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 21, 2022 | Real Estate
If you are interested in creating a trust to manage your real property and other assets, at some point you will need to transfer your real estate into said trust. This involves recording a deed with the appropriate local authority. If your property is not retitled and...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 14, 2022 | Real Estate
The uncertainty of our economy right now, coupled with increased mortgage rates, have some consumers wondering if the housing market is beginning to cool down. While it’s true that mortgage interest rates have increased, this hasn’t stalled the purchasing of homes....