What Happens to a Leased Car if the Lessee Passes Before the Term Ends?

What Happens to a Leased Car if the Lessee Passes Before the Term Ends?

Leasing a vehicle has become a widely embraced alternative to the conventional method of financing. Leasing arrangements provide the lessee, the individual leasing the vehicle, with reduced monthly payments. Upon completion of the lease term, the vehicle can be easily exchanged for a newer model. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that a lessee does not…

October Newsletter – National Estate Planning Awareness Week

October Newsletter – National Estate Planning Awareness Week

National Estate Planning Awareness Week We’re celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week! It’s time to raise awareness about the importance of estate planning and to encourage everyone to create a plan for their future. This month’s newsletter explores the top reasons for an up-to-date estate plan and the legal tools that typically comprise a complete…

How Property Co-ownership Affects Estate Planning

How Property Co-ownership Affects Estate Planning

Due to interest rates, low inventory, and inflation, the prices of homes have skyrocketed. For this reason, property co-ownership is common. People opt to partner with relatives or friends to buy property to lower individual costs. Nevertheless, jointly purchasing a house can give rise to complications, such as challenges related to inheritance. Therefore, when co-purchasing…

Navigating Undue Influence in Trust Contests: Proof from Circumstantial Evidence

Navigating Undue Influence in Trust Contests: Proof from Circumstantial Evidence

By Christine M. Allen, Esq. Trusts are powerful tools for individuals to manage and distribute their assets. Furthermore, they ensure their wishes are carried out after their passing. In addition, trusts ensure family members avoid the unnecessary costs and delays associated with probate. But what happens when an individual’s trust terms do not actually reflect…

Four Things Your Spouse Should Know

Four Things Your Spouse Should Know

Married couples typically share nearly every facet of their lives. However, even the most intimate partners may hesitate to broach certain subjects when discussing death. While discussions about burial arrangements and remarriage can be awkward, addressing them as integral components of crafting a thorough estate plan is essential. Estate planning is a profound gesture of…

Strategies for Executives to Achieve Their Estate Planning Objectives

Strategies for Executives to Achieve Their Estate Planning Objectives

As a business executive, you strategize and set goals for your professional endeavors. Have you taken the time to apply these skills to ensure the well-being of your family? If you still need to, our assistance is available to provide strategies for executives when estate planning. Protection from Lawsuits and Creditors Many executives enjoy protection…