Whether we wish to protect assets from prowling big bad wolves or taxes, long term care costs and family squabbling, choosing the right structure is critically important.  When I hear non-attorney document sellers extol the virtues of Living or Revocable Trusts, I am reminded of the first little pig who constructed his house from straw. 

Starting college this Fall? This undoubtedly means stocking up on bedding, toiletries, books, posters, and snacks for the new dorm room. Absent from most checklists are legal documents. This is a huge oversight. When a child turns 18, parents can no longer automatically make their healthcare decisions. A Health Care Proxy allows the new adult

A good prenup will do far more than simply protect the wealthier party from being taken to the cleaners in a divorce.  The document can and should provide some amount of financial security for the poorer spouse.  Without some baseline financial protections, we may worry about being left broke and homeless every time there is

I am often asked if a DIY Will is valid.  The answer is:  "It Depends"  If you are on a gameshow, the correct answer is that a Do It Yourself Will is valid.  This is technically true.  I am free to write my will on a paper towel.  The real question is:  How long will my loved

The results of neglected dental work may be more immediate, but are no less painful to a family than neglected estate planning. Prince and Aretha Franklin are just two examples of wildly successful people whose failure to create a clear estate plan is causing years of legal turmoil and heartache for their loved ones. I