A Warning About Joint Property

November 19, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Owning property jointly with another person is a very effective way to avoid the probate process. For example, if you... Read More

Caring for Mom and Dad? 5 Tips for Relieving the Stress

November 17, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Caring for an aging parent can be a stressful job, even if your mom or dad isn’t that demanding. You’ve... Read More

November 15, 2010 - Andrew Smith

One of the main goals in having a Power of Attorney is to allow your agent (also called your attorney-in-fact)... Read More

November 12, 2010 - Andrew Smith

The rules of estate planning are actually dictated by state law. And the laws of estate planning vary widely from... Read More

November 10, 2010 - Andrew Smith

There are many reasons to make a new Will. Maybe you’ve remarried and want to add your new spouse as... Read More

November 8, 2010 - Andrew Smith

A probate judge is in charge of the probate process, and his or her role in the process depends a... Read More

November 5, 2010 - Andrew Smith

The person you designate to act on your behalf under a Financial Power of Attorney is called your Attorney-in-Fact. This... Read More

November 3, 2010 - Andrew Smith

As anyone who has lost a home or other assets to a judgment creditor can tell you, it can pay... Read More

November 1, 2010 - Andrew Smith

When James was in college, his father was generous enough to buy him a home. James and his dad took... Read More

October 29, 2010 - Andrew Smith

Did you know that, if you have a Revocable Living Trust, you also need a will? How does this make... Read More

October 27, 2010 - Andrew Smith

It’s important to think of estate planning as a continual process, instead of as a one-time event. The estate plan... Read More

October 25, 2010 - Andrew Smith

If you have a substantial amount of savings in your IRA, and you won’t need the funds in the account... Read More