Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C.
If you've recently taken on the job of being your someone's legal guardian, you're now responsible for helping that person out with his or her personal affairs. You've also probably been handed a stack of forms and instructions on how to keep the right records and...
Mediation is always an option over litigation -- as long as both parties are willing to sit at the table. When a probate dispute arises after the death of a family member, it's often a good thing to consider mediation before heading to court. However, probate...
When you create a will or trust, your plans are clearly detailed. You want your assets to go to specific beneficiaries who may include your spouse, children or grandchildren. Usually, you don’t think that you will outlive your heirs. No one wants to outlive...
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, or ABLE, can help the families of the disabled plan for a better future. Here are some of the most important things you should know. 1. What's an ABLE account? They're tax-advantaged savings accounts where the beneficiary is...
Everybody seems to love estate sales. They are often a favorite way for relatives to dispose of the things that deceased relatives have collected throughout their lifetimes. And, most people who go to them consider a good estate sale to be the highlight of their day....
