by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Family Issues, Spouse, Videos
My spouse died with a will and did not leave me anything in their will. Do I have any special rights? Whether or not you have a validly executed Will, your estate will go through Probate to the extent that you die owning assets in your name....
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Children, Family Issues, Videos
I carry malpractice and/or liability insurance. Is that enough to protect my assets? Place the assets that you wish to benefit your children in trust for their benefit. Appoint someone you trust as trustee who will be responsible for administering the trust for...
by Barry Haimo | May 19, 2015 | Family Issues, Special Needs, Videos
Should I consider a trust or some other type of special planning for my special needs child? A trust is an incredibly valuable and versatile tool to accomplish many of your estate and business planning objectives. Basically, you create a separate legal entity...
by Barry Haimo | May 18, 2015 | Family Issues, Fundamentals, Videos
How can an estate plan make things easier on my family after I die? Essentially, planning now saves your family money and emotional grief. Read more to find out why and how. A “Last Will and Testament” or a “Will” is a legal document...
by Barry Haimo | May 18, 2015 | Family Issues, Parents, Videos
What should I do if I realize that my parents do not have an estate plan in place? Most everyone should have an estate plan. You should immediately speak with them about it. Depending on their age and health, they may want to engage in estate planning and elder...
by Barry Haimo | May 18, 2015 | Family Issues, Parents, Videos
What should my parents know before considering senior housing options? Very simply, your parents should be made aware of all of their options, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. “Planning with Purpose,” Haimo Law (HaimoLaw.com) can help...