Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Retirement Plans – You’re probably asking yourself, “Why in the world would we write about retirement plans in a family law blog?” Well, when it comes to the just and right division of property between divorcing spouses, the type of plan one or both spouses participate in affects how benefits…
Why Should You Leave Behind a Will? – You have been trying hard your whole life to earn as much as you can to provide for your family and their lifestyle. You do not want to leave your loved ones empty-handed after you are no longer there. Often times, you plan to set up a…
Making a Living Trust – How To Go About It? – Planning for your property distribution in the event of your passing is the wisest thing to do. Many people think that the will is the only way to go about it. But, living trust can be a prudent option too. It depends on your…
Protecting Your Digital Assets-Estate Planning- When designing a will or living trust, you decide the fate of all your property and estate, making sure none is left untreated. But, what about your bank and online transaction accounts? Will no one be ever able to access them? What about the collection of your personal pictures, music…
Meretricious Relationships – Complex and Damaging – Just reading “meretricious” is complex, don’t ya think? The easiest way to explain this type of relationship – is that it is an “un-marriage.” A relationship is deemed meretricious when two people are living together but have absolutely no intention of getting married – formally or informally. Unlike…
Estate Planning- The Will vs. Living Trust – Estate planning is the key to decide the fate of your property after your death. Whether you want to write a will or go for a living trust is of course your choice. But, before making a decision, it is wise to know the pros and cons…