In a Last Will and Testament, a parent can name guardians that they would want to care for their children if they both die. You need a plan for your children if the unimaginable happens. Learn more about the foster care system and other ways to set your children up...
Are you prepared and have you prepared your family for life's surprises? A job loss, prolonged illness, or unexpected loss of a family member can have a big impact on your family's estate plan and your current financial situation. Learn how to prepare in this...
So, from time to time I have some people who come into my office where someone is infirmed or recently passed and a loved one comes in and says, “I think this person was financially exploited.” Many times, they are legitimate. After investigation, we find that the...
So, someone has died. What do we do next? Well, we don’t start giving away their stuff and that is what people intuitively start doing. They say, “I’m the son, I’m the daughter, I’m the beneficiary named in the will. Here’s the will, let’s start handing out stuff.”...
So, a lot of people ask me after we complete an estate plan, what should I do with all these documents? How do I keep them safe and make sure my wishes are actually followed? We spent so much time putting them together, how do I make sure people actually listen to...
Hi, Chris Wilms here from Hopler, Wilms & Hanna. As attorneys in the RTP area, of course we heard about the massive layoff affecting our families, friends, and neighbors. We thought it might be a good idea to talk about severance agreements, something that might...
