Estate Planning – Advance Directives
Preparing for the future is important, but topics such as your end of life decisions are difficult. Nonetheless, making these choices in advance for yourself
Estate Planning—Not Just for the Young at Heart
Many people are prone to procrastinating estate planning because it is not a top priority or a favorite topic. While most have plenty of time
Divorce and Estate Planning – Elective Share
If you are considering a divorce or are in the process of a divorce, you may want to take steps to protect your estate before
Divorce and Pets
Many people consider their pets family members, but do pets have any rights during a divorce? As of January 1, 2019, California courts can determine
Divorce or Annulment?
In South Carolina, a couple can end a marriage through divorce or annulment. Many clients seek an annulment without fully understanding the difference in an
Defamation during Divorce
“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Juliet believed a name itself was of no consequence, but as
Is a Trust Right For Me?
Many people believe that trust funds are only for the rich and those who intend to gift millions of dollars. A trust fund could be
Divorce and Refinancing Your Mortgage
If you are going through a divorce or contemplating divorce, your marital home is most likely one of your largest assets. Typically, one party retains
Divorce and Child Tax Credits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into effect on December 22, 2017. For divorcing parents, parties should be aware of changes to
Divorces Final before 2019 Will Secure Tax Benefits
Under the new federal tax law, signed December 24, 2018, alimony payments will have different tax consequences. Prior to the new tax overhaul, alimony payments
