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By Michael Fiffik, Esquire   As I write this, my youngest daughter just turned 18.  That’s a big milestone filled with pride and...

Estate planning  is often postponed, with many people believing there will be time later to deal with it. Unfortunately, passing away...

When it comes to planning your estate, the debate between probate versus trusts  often takes center stage. But what exactly are the...

Your estate plan should include careful consideration of how to distribute your retirement accounts. When completing a beneficiary form...

A revocable living trust is a powerful estate planning tool that allows individuals to manage their assets during their lifetime and...

Your home is likely your most valuable asset. According to U.S. Federal Reserve, a home represents 65% of the total wealth held by most...

Losing a loved one is never easy, and when coupled with a fraught estate distribution process, the situation can become even more...

When you pass away, it may be necessary for your family to visit a probate court to claim the inheritance you left behind. If you own a...

A recent two-day trial pitted the late Queen of Soul's children against each other in a battle over two handwritten versions of the...

A trust is a document that you create that allows you to transfer ownership of your assets to a trustee, who will manage them on behalf...

The do-it-yourself ethos is one we heartily applaud. Most services provided by attorneys are not cheap, so the notion of taking care of...

Yes, but in order to understand the benefits of avoiding probate, let’s review what probate is. What is Probate? Probate is a...