by jrlk | Nov 16, 2010 | Estate Planning, FAQs, Health Care & Health Care Directives
Health care directives, or living wills, made major headlines during the Terri Schiavo case and many people talked about the need for such documents. But as the topic has faded from the headlines, it has also faded from our minds. A health care directive allows you to...
by jrlk | Sep 16, 2010 | Estate Planning, Financial
Imagine for a moment that you have just died suddenly. Your grieving loved ones are in complete shock. When it comes time to “get down to business” they are still having a difficult time accepting the fact you are gone. They come to your house looking...
by jrlk | Sep 16, 2010 | All About Lawyers, FAQs
Once you have decided you need a lawyer, the next question is how do you find a lawyer? There are many different ways to find a lawyer, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most common ways to find a lawyer: Referrals from Friends and...
by jrlk | Aug 21, 2010 | Divorce, News
New York recently became the 50th state to enact some version of no-fault divorce legislation. No-fault divorce allows couples to seek a divorce based upon an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage, “irreconcilable differences,” or simply...
by jrlk | Jul 24, 2010 | Estate Planning, Wills
When we talk about estate planning we are generally talking about the business of transferring property and money upon death. However, our most valuable assets often have nothing to do with trust funds or dollar signs. Things such as family history; life lessons;...