There are a few topics in life that are generally off-limits for people to ask about. Your mental health is one of them. It's unlikely, however, that you'll be able to keep your mental health to yourself if you find yourself fighting a child custody battle. Mental...
Creating a comprehensive estate plan means that you have to ensure each asset you have is assigned to someone. Some people do this via a will, but others prefer to use trusts to accomplish this. One thing that you have to remember is that there are some assets that...
You weren’t expecting to get a divorce, but when your spouse approached you and told you that they wanted one, you really had no choice. Now, you’ve found yourself in a tough position. You have a job, but it’s not going to support the kind of lifestyle you could have...
The name of an irrevocable trust suggests that it can never be changed -- and that is the general idea of having an irrevocable trust in the first place. These are trusts that you’re only supposed to make when you’re very sure of exactly how you want to use the assets...
Many people who file for divorce tell themselves that they will never get married again. Experiencing the end of a marriage is traumatic on its own, and divorce can be an absolutely miserable experience. Still, as the pain of your last relationship dulls, you may find...
For most people, their pets are members of the family. They care for their furry friends (some even refer to them as their children!) and provide them with everything they need to have a long, happy life. But, many people don’t consider what’s going to happen to those...
Raising kids is expensive, and it does not get any cheaper when they legally become adults. The year your child turns 18 will likely be the year that they finish high school and start college. Even if they are a year ahead or behind that standard schedule, the need to...
As part of your estate planning, you may be considering an incentive trust. This is a trust that allows you to create incentives for your heirs in order to get the money. A common example is saying that an heir can’t get their inheritance until they finish school or...
Your family will have a lot to deal with when a parent passes always. Whether it is sudden or the result of a long-term illness, the death of a parent will affect everyone. In addition to the grieving process, your family will have to handle the estate of your...
Going through a divorce may be one of the most challenging times of your life. During this time, you may struggle to have a balanced perspective on things, and you may become bitter and angry, believing that the odds are always stacked against you. While feeling this...