Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has posted a truly insightful article about the different styles of divorce attorneys. Like Michael, I am frequently asked by prospective divorce clients if I will be aggressive… or a pit bull… or a shark. They phrase it differently. But, many folks facing divorce think that what…
The following post is by Texas Personal Family Lawyer Dick T. Brown at his blog: We’ve all seen those TV ads by Nationwide Insurance. The actor or actress is feeling all secure, then WHAM!!!, something totally unexpected hits like the proverbial "bolt from the blue." On the morning of Friday, June 13th, Tim Russert and…
MANY THANKS TO THE COMIC STRIP NON SEQUITOR BY WILEY FOR REMINDING US THAT PROBATE PREDATORS ARE NOT AN UNCOMMON OCCURENCE SOURCE:RussellBuchan.com To avoid this situation for passing your financial assets to your children, please call us to discuss how we can help you plan and protect your assets as they are passed to…
The following article is by Janet Langjahr of the Florida Divorce Law Blog: In lengthier marriages where one partner has been a stay-at-home spouse and parent for most of the marriage, the homebound spouse often asks: should I look to get a job now that I know my spouse and I are going to divorce?…
Trusts are estate-planning tools that can replace or supplement wills, as well as help manage property during life. A trust manages the distribution of a person’s property by transferring its benefits and obligations to different people. There are many reasons to create a trust, making this property distribution technique a popular choice for many people…
A-B Trust – A kind of living trust that, upon the death of the first spouse, divides into two distinct trusts: the Marital/Survivor’s Trust and the Credit Shelter/Bypass Trust. Credit Shelter Trust (aka Bypass Trust) – An estate planning tool whereby part of a deceased spouse’s estate passes to a trust rather than to the…
In early February, Glenn and Susan Richardson walked into the Paulding County Courthouse, filed for an uncontested divorce and got their case sealed from public view. The handling of the divorce raised questions as to whether the speaker of the state House received preferential treatment from Judge James Osborne, who was not initially assigned the…
Choosing a person or family to care for your children is difficult. In fact, for many families, it’s the hardest part of planning their estate. It’s not easy to think of anyone else, no matter how loving, raising your child. Yet, you can make a tremendous difference in your child’s life by planning ahead. And…
Parenting: Eitiquette Tips for Fathers, Stepdads to Help Make Father’s Day Special This June 15th, Americans will be firing up the grills and chowing down on ribs, steaks, burgers, and dogs (also known as guy food) to honor the men in their lives. Even with a slowing economy, retailers expect those eager to honor dad…
From the ‘Tech Corner’ of last month’s ABA Family Law Section’s eNewsletter:When you hear the term ‘timeshare,’ you might first think of real estate or condos in Las Vegas. But in the realm of family law, timeshare often refers to the time a child spends with each parent. In his ‘Tools of the Trade’ column…
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I’m not sure there are official statistics for this, but based on my years of experience as a Marietta wills and trust lawyer, the number one reason people don’t do their estate plan is that they simply can’t face their own mortality. In a way, we are like the groundhog…occasionally we stick our heads out…