by Barry Haimo | Aug 11, 2015 | Communication, Estate Planning Attorney
By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. August 11, 2015 Communication Series – Failure to Communicate During Estate Planning – Part 1 Even the most thoughtful and thorough estate plan can give rise to confusion and conflict if you have not taken the time to talk...
by Barry Haimo | Jun 30, 2015 | Fundamentals, Last Will and Testament
The Challenges of Altering a Will – Part III Barry E. Haimo, Esq. June 18, 2015 In two earlier blog posts here and here, I discussed the right and wrong ways to alter a last will and testament. The blogs chronicled the unfortunate story of Fred Putney, who learned the...
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 7, 2015 | Asset Protection, Financial Planning
Financial Planning: Joint Accounts Mean Joint Pain Barry E. Haimo, Esq. May 7, 2015 In the right circumstances, a joint bank account can be a useful tool for transferring money and avoiding probate. But while setting up a joint bank account with a family member, loved...
by Barry Haimo | Apr 16, 2015 | Communication, Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning: Communication Can Help Prevent Disputes Barry E. Haimo, Esq. April 16, 2015 It can be difficult to talk to your family and loved ones about your plans for after death, but neglecting to have this discussion can cause many more difficulties in the long...