Author: Law Estate Planning

What is a Trust? A trust is a legal document used in estate planning. The person creating the trust, called the grantor, sets aside assets to be managed by a…

To many, will planning and estate planning are one and the same. While the terms may seem interchangeable, they are actually very different processes. Both provide your relatives with instructions…

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim exists when a person dies due to the legal fault of another person. The right to file a lawsuit for…

A personal injury lawyer has worked on many types of cases, from car accidents and slip and falls, to construction accidents and product defects. An accident can happen just about…

Real Estate Legal Representation You may be tempted to try to handle aspects of a real estate transaction on your own or you may not understand a lawyer’s usual role…

Probate Lawyer Wanting to contact a lawyer is most likely the last thing on your mind when a loved one passes. However, after a funeral or other practice, it is…

Business Law Lawyer When a company is involved in an M&A, either as a buyer or a target, analyzing the prospective transaction to determine if it makes sense for shareholders…

Should I File For Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy Bankruptcy for many a scary word. It can be difficult to fully understand the process behind filing for bankruptcy and attempting to get rid…

Benefits of a Trust As you create your estate plan, you might discuss trusts with your attorney. A trust is something that is used to minimize your estate taxes, but…

Revocable Living Trusts As its name states, a revocable living trust is one you create with the help of your estate planning lawyer while you’re living and that you can…