While many families do not get into legal fights over the will of a relative, you may have reason to fear that one or more family members could contest your will after your death. If so, you should understand how to answer possible challenges to your will while you...
If you intend to live for decades longer, planning your funeral may seem silly. Still, if you become unexpectedly ill or suffer a catastrophic injury, you do not want to leave your loved ones with too much on their plate. You also probably want your funeral service to...
Divorce comes with a number of significant uncertainties, not the least of which is how you will divide marital assets. You might find yourself feuding with your soon-to-be ex-spouse over some of the most desirable assets, particularly the marital home. Both parties...
When you first start planning your estate you may fixate on things like inheritance or probate court. Many often overlook the cost of their funeral. Preparing for it today may help save money, save headaches for your grieving loved ones and offer you some peace of...
Parental alienation typically involves one parent manipulating their child into hating the other parent. Though this is a painful and terrible thing to do, many people still engage in this behavior. In order to stop things from getting too out of hand, it is important...
When going through divorce, no one needs more stress added to their plate. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens when a spouse decides to hide assets. In order to prevent a spouse from getting away with this, it is important to know what sort of red flags to...
Joint custody has numerous benefits which have solid documentation through a series of studies that have spanned countries and years. However, that does not make it the perfect solution for every single family. In fact, it might do more harm than good in some cases....
Planning your estate allows you to make future decisions about yourself and your assets at a time when you have the capacity to do so. Durable healthcare powers of attorney and living wills are both vital estate planning tools. Understanding the differences between...
A lot of people focus on the financial repercussions of divorce. However, splitting from your spouse can also interfere with your emotional and mental health. Recovering from divorce takes time and requires patience. Focusing on your ability to control your life can...
A person who is old or contracts a serious illness may spend the last few years of his or her life in ailing condition, making it difficult or impossible to tackle some important financial matters or property issues. A potential executor to a sick loved one should be...