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Posted April 10, 2018

Do I Really Need a Lawyer To Prepare My Will?

This is a very common question from clients, friends and acquaintances. With the availability of will kits and the ability to Google, there is a[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted March 12, 2018

D.N.R. Tattoo – to Resuscitate or Not to Resuscitate?

When an unconscious patient was admitted to the hospital with a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo on his chest, doctors knew they were facing an unusual[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted March 5, 2018

What is a Will and What Happens If I Don’t Have One?

A will is a document that provides instruction and direction on how you wish your estate to be dealt with upon your death. A will[...]

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Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted January 18, 2018

Things to Consider when Appointing an Estate Trustee

Looking to appoint an estate trustee (executor) for your estate? Here are a few things to consider when making this important decision: Are they capable?[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted January 9, 2018

Are Your Affairs in Order? A Few Resolutions to Help You Out…

As we ring in a new year, many of us make a number of resolutions: do more exercise, lose weight, less screen time and more[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted December 18, 2017

Estate Issues to Consider When Separating

If you are separating from your spouse, you should review your estate plan with your lawyer and consider what adjustments should be made in light[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted November 27, 2017

“Mutual Wills vs. Reciprocal Wills” When is a will more than a will?

There is much ado these days concerning disappointed children suing a step-parent who has inherited the estate of the children’s parent, leaving the children ‘high[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted May 10, 2017

Family Law on Gifts and Inheritances: Yours to Keep or Yours to Share?

It’s not uncommon for a spouse to get a gift or inheritance from his or her family. Someone will get a sum of money for[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted June 6, 2016

Why piece meal planning is dangerous!

I have recently been asked to prepare wills for an older couple who have several properties, various investments and two adult children. The real properties[...]