by Amy Delaney | Oct 20, 2022 | Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills
In whatever stage of the estate planning process you are at, or if you are just beginning to consider your options, you probably have questions about how you want your assets distributed and who should handle it. A trust can be a great tool in your estate...
by Amy Delaney | Oct 19, 2022 | Attorney Feature
Shannon Briggs Shannon K. Briggs is an Associate Attorney with DDV Law, Ltd. She is devoted to the legal practice of elder law, including special needs planning, estate planning, guardianships, probate, and estate administration. She advocates for elders and people...
by Amy Delaney | Oct 17, 2022 | Estate Planning
Executors are trusted to manage someone else’s assets and affairs after they pass away. Even though the decedent nominated you to be their executor, you will still need to be appointed to that role by their local probate court. The role of executor is an...
by Amy Delaney | Oct 10, 2022 | Aging, Elder Law
Many US seniors are experiencing financial insecurity because of current inflationary pressures. As well as reducing unnecessary expenses, retirees or near-retirees should take advantage of existing government programs to possibly qualify for assistance and reduce the...
by Amy Delaney | Oct 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
Often, dividing assets equally among children is the right choice. However, in some families, sharing the inheritance with each child can be inappropriate, result in litigation, or cause other family problems after the death of the parents. While the answers depend on...
