For clients whose loved one has passed away, dealing with the deceased person’s personal affairs, real estate and other property can be quite a challenge. Even though the picture of what it means to probate an estate is painted as something to be avoided at...
It’s not anyone’s favorite topic, but everyone needs to think about it. That topic is death, specifically our own death. However, research shows that it may be our favorite topic to avoid. Less than half of American adults have a Last Will & Testament. According to a...
Am I Liable for My Spouse's Credit Card Debt? Under certain circumstances, you can be held liable for your spouse’s credit card debt. Whether you may be on the hook for your spouse’s credit card debt depends on: where you live whether it is a joint...
How much do you depend on what you do online? Would it surprise you to know the average person has more than 130 online accounts? 130! From the credit card payments to the streaming video service to social media, our lives have seen an increasing dependence on...
"But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” -Benjamin Franklin, 1789 Although everyone dies eventually, not everyone leaves a last will & testament in place. Acording to research conducted by legal resource center LexisNexis, most people don’t even know how...
Are you planning to expand or start a business, trust, or non-profit organization? Legal issues in the corporate world most often arise from lack of knowledge and legal protection, which can cause serious damage to the the business. With over 25 years of experience in business...
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorney (NAELA) of which Mr Crews is a member, has designated May as National Elder Law Month. A crucial Issue of concern for elderly adults is Adult Guardianship. This is a legal proceeding conducted when an adult can no longer make...
When it comes to matters of the law, things can get misunderstood in a hurry. We're here to help sort that out, after all, I'm the attorney and it's my job to make things a bit more clearer for you. So let's start by tackling...
Resolutions, resolutions, resolutions…this is the theme of the New Year. The new year brings a fresh start and everyone is excited about change. The top three resolutions are: 1. Get In Shape and Lose weight 2. Quit Smoking 3. Write A Will While resolutions are important, they often fade away...
Due to demographic changes and changing economic fortunes, older Americans increasingly have to transfer money to their adult children so that their offspring can support their families. Barron’s, in a recent article titled “Boomers Spend Their Kids’ Inheritance – On Supporting Them,” reports that intra-family...
