What Makes Someone a Good Personal Representative — and Why Do You Need One? By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. October 29, 2020 Choosing a good personal representative, also known as an executor, is vitally important. But how do you find the right person for the role to ensure...
The Top Five Benefits of Trusts By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. March 21, 2022 [BEGIN TRANSCRIPTION] HAIMO: Hi welcome back to Haimo. I’m glad to see you returned for a crash course on trusts. Here’s the big picture. A trust is an incredibly valuable and versatile...
Probate: Beast or Burden I said it before, and I’ll say it again: probate is time consuming, expensive and unpredictable. It presses a lot of emotional pressure points that can really be a terrible burden on your family. I’ve seen it both...
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...
WHAT A WILL DOESN’T DO (PART 2) By: Barry E. Haimo, Esq. July 13, 2015 In a prior post, we discussed what a Last Will and Testament does. In this post, we will discuss what a Last Will and Testament does NOT do. What a Will Does Essentially, a Last Will and Testament...