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Intestate Succession: What Happens if You Die Without an Estate Plan?

Estate planning is crucial for anyone who wants to remain in control of how their property is distributed when they pass away. Without having a valid will in place at the very least, there is no guarantee that your assets will pass to the person you… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Challenges of a Gray Divorce

Divorce is hard at any stage of life. However, various aspects of divorce can be particularly challenging after the age of 50. By the time you are older, you have typically acquired more property and assets than you may have possessed at a younger ag… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Divorce with Special Needs Child

Going through a divorce is challenging enough. But when you are parting ways with your spouse, the process can be more complicated when you share a child with special needs. A special needs child is a child who has been determined to have a physical,… Read More
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Incapacity Planning

A comprehensive estate plan shouldn’t only address your wishes after you pass. It should also specify how your financial, personal, legal, and healthcare matters will be handled in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yo… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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What Makes a Parent Unfit for Child Custody?

Child custody disputes can be an emotional issue for many parents who are separated or divorced. In contentious cases, a parent might try to argue that the other is unfit to have custody of the child. While no parent is perfect, it is uncommon for a… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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How to Leave an IRA to Heirs

Many people use traditional and Roth IRAs to save money for retirement. But it should also be considered as part of a comprehensive estate plan. If you have an IRA account, it becomes part of your net worth and the assets in it can be passed to a ben… Read More
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Does Divorce Affect Social Security Benefits?

If you’re an older adult who is considering divorce, you may be concerned about how it might affect things like social security benefits. These payments can be crucial to provide income to people throughout their retirement years. While retirement… Read More
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Categories: Alimony, Divorce
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Proving Relocation is in the Best Interests of Your Child

When a marriage ends, the whole family will likely experience many changes. Sometimes, a parent may wish to move out of state for a change of employment or a fresh start following divorce. Although a judge cannot force a parent to remain in Californi… Read More
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5 Things to Know About Filing for Divorce If You or Your Spouse is in the Military

If you or your spouse is a member of the military and you are facing divorce, it’s critical to be aware of how military divorce differs from civilian divorce. Although state law governs divorce matters, there are certain instances in which federal… Read More
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Discussing Estate Planning with Aging Parents

Discussing estate planning with aging parents can be difficult — but it’s important to have this conversation while your parents are still healthy and of sound mind. Estate planning doesn’t only have to do with how assets are distributed after… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning