Initially, on Aug. 5, 2021, President Biden issued a memorandum to defer for 18 months the removal of eligible residents of Hong Kong who were present in the United States as of that date. This… Read More »DED for Hong Kong Residents
Clients often approach us about disinheriting family members. As families sometimes drift apart, so does their desire to share their wealth, even after death. Nevertheless, removing a close family member from your estate is a… Read More »Disinheriting Family Members
Would you readily share your entire browser history with your spouse, parents, or children? If the answer is yes, then congratulations! This article is probably not for you. But if you’d feel at least a… Read More »Hide Your Browser History from Your Heirs
Back in the day, purchasing a video game meant going into a store, picking up a colorful box, and installing the software on your computer or inserting the cartridge into your video game system. You… Read More »Do You Lose Your Video Games when You Die?
The time when you could simply give away your photo albums or stamp collection in a will has long passed. Today, most of our creative assets live in cyberspace, scattered across various social media platforms.… Read More »What Happens to Your Social Media when You Die?
The pet heir is a popular movie and TV trope. Rich person gives his or her fortune to the family pet rather than disgruntled relatives. Hilarity ensues. In real life, you may remember some celebrities… Read More »Can You Leave Your Fortune to a Pet?
Generally, it is a good idea to update your estate plan at every major life event, such as pregnancy, marriage, divorce, or major purchases. The U.S. Supreme Court decision of Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health… Read More »Estate Planning after Dobbs
Smart Move or Risky business? Joint bank accounts are an extremely popular estate planning tool. They are readily available and don’t require any complicated paperwork. Most commonly, parents open joint accounts with their children, enjoying… Read More »Joint Accounts in Estate Planning
When the Housekeeper Becomes the House-Keeper: Grandma Gertrude and Walt are healthy octogenarians. They own their own home and are enjoying their retirement savings and pensions. They have two adult daughters, Christine and Tara. Gertrude… Read More »Guardianship Scams Explained
Q: Do I need an attorney or notary to make a will? A: No, you can draft a will yourself. But keep in mind that a poorly drafted will may not be enforceable and may… Read More »Wills: Frequently Asked Questions