by James M. Dolenga | Apr 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
Sometimes clients will ask their estate planning attorneys whether it is legal for them to include a Right of First Refusal (sometimes referred to as the First Right of Refusal) on certain items or on property. The good news is that this is possible as long as it’s...
by James M. Dolenga | Apr 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, essential and frontline workers have worked evenings, nights, and weekends, to protect the general public from COVID-19. If you are one of them, you have probably sacrificed quite a bit of time and energy to support the most vulnerable...
by James M. Dolenga | Apr 7, 2021 | Estate Planning
Let’s start with the bad news first, when a person passes away, their entire estate (i.e., their assets, cash, and property) must go through probate. Probate is defined as the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s assets. The estate can be...
by James M. Dolenga | Mar 21, 2021 | Estate Planning
The death of renowned figures or celebrities can often affect us deeply and remind us of our own mortality. It also serves as a reminder of just how important estate planning is to secure our assets after we are gone. Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not...
by James Dolenga | Dec 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
I frequently receive phone calls from potential clients asking about a will or a trust but are not really sure which they need. While it is always wise to contact experts like us, it is also important to understand the basics. Here are some quick and simple tips: What...
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