The notion of fairness often pervades family dynamics and may continue even beyond death when decisions about dividing accounts and property arise. The law has attempted to address different notions of fairness with a variety of distribution strategies. Per stirpes, by representation, and per capita are key terms in estate planning that specify how money […]
When planning for death, most people assume they will die before their beneficiaries (e.g., their spouse, children, and grandchildren). While these assumptions are often well-founded, they do not always come to pass. Sometimes a beneficiary of an estate or trust dies before the person leaving the inheritance. If this has happened to you, you may […]
In the hectic and sometimes dangerous world that we live in, it is an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen and people get injured. The U.S. legal system is designed so that those who suffer injury through the avoidable fault of others can seek compensation for those injuries. Sometimes those injuries are so severe […]
Are you confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact experts like us regarding your estate planning, it is important to understand the basics. Here is a simple reference guide which highlights the major differences between the two most common types of estate […]
