by Lori Pulvermacher | May 10, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Since the advent of the Coronavirus, many of us have been left unprepared and confused. There were numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we couldn’t have predicted when something like...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Apr 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
I read that when making a will, I could leave my property to my children “per stripes.” Why is the law talking about us like we’re some kind of zebra? The phrase is Latin and it is “per stirpes,” not “per stripes.” Some bits of property law are extremely...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Mar 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
When a loved one dies with a will, their will lays out their wishes. It lays out who shall receive their property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling the estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what they did or...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Mar 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
Recently your friend Rose has created a trust, and she has asked you to be her trustee. You want to help, but you’re concerned about all that responsibility. You would be managing Rose’s property for her and for others whom she names as beneficiaries. You might be...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Feb 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
You feel pretty good that your estate plan is all set. It will be taking care of your home, savings, and investments, making sure that your family will get those valuable estate items fairly and efficiently. Your plan will also protect your legacy from your children’s...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 14, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Probate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person’s will, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, reviewing their assets, and distributing what remains to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s...
