by Brian Douglas | Jul 17, 2019 | Estate Planning
Whatever your initial reaction to pet estate planning, we know that you adore your pet. In fact, statistics show that you feel even more strongly than that. In a recent poll, 9 out of 10 people said that their pet was considered a member of the family. But, have you...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 15, 2019 | Probate
Once an executor or administrator has been appointed to an estate, one of their first tasks is to pay off debts the deceased owed at the time of his or her death. If the estate has enough assets to cover these debts, the executor or administrator is charged with...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
For many, your IRA is the largest asset in your estate. Yes, even larger than your home or your investments. Why? Because you worked hard to save for retirement. You have dutifully contributed to your IRA over the years knowing that, not only is your IRA your safety...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 2, 2019 | Real Estate
In the past few years, there has been a spike in cybercrime affecting homebuyers. According to the FBI, homebuyers are at risk because of a fairly easy-to-execute online scam. Basically, what can happen is a scammer can use malware to hack into the email of a realtor...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
Estate plans involve a number of different types of assets, including real estate, personal property, and retirement assets. Each asset is handled in a different manner, depending on whether the property owner has a last will and testament or a revocable living...