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Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts

Sat 25th Nov, 2017 Estate Planning

When leaving money to a loved one with a disability or other special needs, you may be jeopardizing his or her ability to collect certain government benefits he or she depends on, such as Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid. Establishing a special needs trust is one way to protect the […]

Divorce and Division of Business Interests

Thu 9th Nov, 2017 Family Law

When a couple decides to divorce, they need to prepare to divide their property and assets. When it comes to dividing property, such as vehicles or a home, it may be as simple as distributing the property equally or selling a home and dividing the proceeds. For those who own […]

What Happens to Bank Accounts During a Divorce?

Wed 25th Oct, 2017 Family Law

Joint/shared bank accounts are common in a marriage. These accounts are in both spouse’s names, and each spouse has the ability to deposit and withdraw from this account. When couples get divorced, one of the primary issues they face involves the division of marital property. Bank accounts, whether shared or […]

Who Gets Child Custody During Holidays?

Wed 11th Oct, 2017 Family Law

Spending time with your kids is important for their future. It’s crucial to provide a nurturing, loving environment that helps them grow up healthy and happy. Following a divorce, couples can run into issues with who gets to be with the children and when. This can be contentious enough with […]