Informational articles that answer some of the most common legal questions.
Unless you’re the most dedicated accountant ever, no one enjoys tax season each spring. But, since income taxes are unavoidable, planning ahead is the best way to make the process
In our blog, we often discuss the value of various types of trusts. These are often presented as solutions to unique estate planning problems, which might lead you to believe
We all want as much time as possible with our families. But if and when the inevitable happens, and we pass away, we hope that our assets pass smoothly to
How often is it that bed bugs make the news? Earlier this year, they did exactly that. A man in Maine, frustrated over his previous landlord’s lack of compliance with
A commercial lease is a legal agreement between a landlord and tenant, and like any legal agreement, there are many potential pitfalls. Because of both the increased complexity of commercial
Imagine this scenario: After months of searching, you locate the perfect home for your family. It’s the right size, it’s in the right neighborhood, you love the yard, and the
You leave home for a much-needed vacation, and one week later you return home to discover that something is… different. There’s a fence on part of your property, or someone
You leave home for a much-needed vacation, and one week later you return home to discover that something is… different. There’s a fence on part of your property, or someone
After a hectic and hotly-debated election season, we now wait to see what changes President Trump’s administration will bring to the country. While many ideas have been proposed and discussed,
It’s a rare situation, but it does sometimes happen: Both parents pass away while their children are still minors, or are young adults without the experience to handle a large
Your parent is suddenly critically ill, in the hospital, and unable to make medical or financial decisions. Without your help, bills won’t be paid and the appropriate nursing care might
You sell your home for a tidy profit…. and you’re surprised on closing day when the state of California withholds some of your gain. What just happened? Does California really