When Do I Need a Power of Attorney?

In the absence of a durable power of attorney, who has the right to sign for an incapacitated person?

What Does a Probate Attorney Really Do?

September 3, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

A probate lawyer can provide a variety of services to you, if you’re struggling to deal with matters related to your loved one’s estate.

Are You Considering the Impact of Your Estate Plan on your Heirs?

Unless you take your heirs' wishes, taxes and interests into consideration in your plans, you could be committing some serious unforced errors with your estate.

How Do I Title My Property Correctly for My Estate Plan?

August 29, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

If you think Estate Planning is simply the creation of a will or trust, you are missing a large portion of information, and could potentially have assets that do not flow according to the plan you have set up in your will or trust.

What Are the Biggest Estate Planning Questions I Need to Answer?

August 22, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Guardianship

The word “estate” conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons so many people don’t develop estate plans. Afterall, they’re not rich, so why make the effort?

How to Design an Estate Plan with a Blended Family?

No one marries with the intention of getting divorced, but about half of all marriages in the U.S. will end in divorce. Divorce and second marriages can complicate the process of estate planning and present a number of challenges.

Do I Need a Spendthrift Trust for a Relative?

Sometimes you have to hold the reins tight, especially when it comes to money. A spendthrift trust does exactly that.

Is Having a Will Really Such a Big Deal?

July 24, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Your obligations to your family or loved ones do not stop, even if you have already passed on. If your family, especially your children, are still heavily dependent on you, you can still provide for them through proper estate planning, even if you are no longer present.