Probate 101 Since you are visiting this page, it’s likely you are either planning to avoid probate or about to go through it. In either case, you’re in the right place. What follows is an outline of the process with a variety of resources, including text,...
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 25, 2020 Owning a vacation home can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. Knowing that you own a piece of property that your family can use as a getaway is a great feeling. On the other hand, you now have an extra property that...
The Importance of Communication in Estate Planning: Between Family, Beneficiaries, and the Estate or Trust Administrator By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 11, 2020 After someone passes away, there’s a lot to do. For friends and family alike, it’s a time of much...
The SECURE Act’s Impact on Your Estate Planning By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 4, 2020 Just before Christmas 2019 (after months of hold up) the SECURE Act was passed as an aggressive measure to thwart looming worries that, based on market conditions and...
Health Care Decisions Need to Be Made While Healthy By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 28, 2020 Estate planning is about more than what happens to your assets when you pass away, it’s also about protecting yourself at the end of your life. It’s critical to have a plan for...