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Everything may seem perfect with your relationship when you are thinking of tying the knot. The idea that you may have a fallout one day may not once cross your mind, and a prenuptial agreement may be the last thing on your mind. However, it's better to be safe than...
Handling succession court when your parents die is a big responsibility. They may have specifically named you in their estate planning documents as the person they wanted to settle their affairs, or you may have assumed the role through the courts. In either scenario,...
If you’ve decided that you want a divorce, you eventually have to have a divorce conversation with your spouse. This can be a very difficult talk, and it sets the stage for how the divorce will proceed, so it is very important. In order to help this go smoothly for...
Many people consider divorce at this time of year. Yet how can you tell if it is just the holiday stress you are dealing with or if things really have reached the end? Here are some ways you can help yourself to decide and then move forward if you are sure: Think back...
If you have a health crisis and you stop breathing, you believe that no more steps should be taken. You do not want the medical team to resuscitate you. Maybe you have religious reasons for thinking that this is a valuable position, or perhaps you just think that...
When you put a prenuptial agreement in place, there’s no expiration date on it – unless you include what’s commonly known as a sunset clause or sunset provision. Some couples will replace their prenup with a postnuptial agreement, or postnup, at some point after the...
Creating a comprehensive estate plan enables you to provide instructions about who will get what when you pass away. You can do this through a will, but that has to go through the probate process. A better option for some people is to establish trusts, which don’t go...
A power of attorney (POA) document enables you to designate someone that will act on your behalf in your absence, like when you are mentally or physically incapacitated. Such an eventuality may arise after a sudden illness or accident that leaves you unable to make...
You and your former spouse have been divorced for some time. Thankfully, you were able to reach a custody agreement and it’s been working -- until now. Recently, your ex has failed to pick up your child on their designated days several times, and they’ve kept the...
It doesn’t matter how old your children are; divorce can be a stressful and scary time for them. It’s up to you to ensure you help them through this process, and part of that is telling them about the situation. Use these tips to help you talk to your children about...