Estate Planning After a Serious Medical Prognosis
May 23, 2022
Although we all hope to lead long and healthy lives, we may be shocked to learn we suffer from a serious medical condition. A diagnosis
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Five Ways to Prevent a Will Contest
April 18, 2022
Anyone who inherits or can potentially inherit from your estate may file a will contest. This outcome is not a desirable scenario. Will contests involve
Estate Planning and Subsequent Marriages
March 2, 2022
Remarrying after divorce or death feels like a promising new beginning, but it can also present some legal hurdles. If you are recently remarried or
What’s the Difference Between Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries?
February 16, 2022
When you’re creating an estate plan, listing primary and contingent beneficiaries may confuse you. While the attorneys at Dworken & Bernstein will walk you through
What are ‘Transfer on Death’ Affidavits?
December 27, 2021
When creating an estate plan, avoiding probate is one primary objective. The probate process can be complicated and take months to resolve. A Transfer on
What You Can’t (or Shouldn’t) Include in a Will
October 20, 2021
Writing a will is a good way to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. The fact that you wrote a will
When to Update Your Estate Plan
September 20, 2021
Life moves faster than we realize. One moment, you’re starting your first job, and the next, you’re meeting your first grandchild. As your life changes,
Estate Plan: Can Your Spouse Inherit if You’re Legally Separated?
August 15, 2021
An estate plan is a great tool: it ensures that your assets are distributed to the exact people you want to have them. What happens
What to Do if You Can’t Find a Loved One’s Estate Planning Documents
July 25, 2021
If your loved one has recently passed away or deemed mentally incompetent, you’ll need their estate planning documents. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other
Why and How Would Someone Disinherit a Child?
June 15, 2021
Plenty of people have rocky relationships with their families, but few believe they’ll ever be disinherited. Whether you’re an adult child wondering why your parent
