Can a piece of paper save a marriage? One suburban Boston couple figured it was worth trying so they entered into a legal agreement to manage a major source of tension in their relationship – money. The couple, in their late 50s, met in college, dated for six years, married and had two children. And…
A New York woman involved in a divorce battle has taken to the popular video sharing site YouTube to spill secrets about her husband, his family, and even their intimate life. Tricia Walsh-Smith lashes out at her husband, Broadway executive Philip Smith, in a teary and furious clip that’s already netted nearly 150,000 hits. Walsh-Smith…
An introduction to living trusts — a popular way to avoid probate. What is a living trust? A trust is an arrangement under which one person, called a trustee, holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. You can be the trustee of your own living trust, keeping full control over all…
AdministratorAn individual or an entity (for example, the trust department of a bank) that is appointed by the court to handle the affairs of a person who has died without leaving a will. AssetsThings of value owned by a person, family, or business everything of value that’s owned property. BeneficiaryA person named in a will…
The following information is from the website of the U.S. State Department: The Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP) is a service for the parents and legal guardians of minor children. It enables the Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues to notify a parent or court ordered legal guardian, when requested, before issuing a…
The slowdown affecting adoptions from China coincides with unrelated complications in several other countries that have been major sources of adopted children for American parents. Some examples: _GUATEMALA: Irregularities and suspected fraud have cast a cloud of uncertainty over many of the 2,900 pending U.S. adoptions from Guatemala, which is the second-largest source of adopted…
China remains the country of choice for thousands of Americans seeking to adopt a child, but the time frame for new applications is now often triple what it was a few years ago and many families are enduring uncertain, emotionally draining waits. "I’ve gone up and down with it — like a roller coaster ride,"…
How to save your family time, money, and hassle. Probate court proceedings (during which a deceased person’s assets are transferred to the people who inherit them) can be long, costly, and confusing. It’s no wonder so many people take steps to spare their families the hassle. Different states, however, offer different ways to avoid probate….
Giving gifts to family and charity while you’re alive can be a boon to them – and your estate. Estate planning isn’t just about how you want your assets distributed after you die. It’s about deciding how much you want to give away while you’re still alive. If you plan carefully – so you don’t…
These frequently asked questions explain your options for changing an established custody or visitation agreement. Under what circumstances can custody and visitation orders be changed within the state where they were obtained? After a final decree of divorce or other order establishing custody and visitation (such as a paternity decree) is filed with a court,…
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National Healthcare Decisions Day is on April 16th, and it’s an important reminder for every adult to let someone know their most private wishes about medial treatments and possible end-of-life care. Far too many people assume that their families would make the choices they would want in an emergency. Yet everyday we hear stories of…