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What is “probate”? It’s a question that clients ask all the time. The word “probate” is used quite frequently and in different contexts. There is a “probate” court in every count… Read More

FACT or FICTION: I should review my estate plan on a regular basis. ANSWER: FACT. You should review your estate plan regularly to make sure the plan continues to meet your needs. An estate plan includ… Read More

Same-sex parents face challenges that many heterosexual couples do not. One of the biggest challenges that LGBT parents face is the legal status of the parent who did not give birth to the child or di… Read More

Marriage equality was the prize on June 26, 2015. It has been widely celebrated across the country, and thousands of gay and lesbian couples have been married since Obergefell v. Hodges was decided by… Read More

FACT or FICTION: I can use a Power of Attorney (POA) after death. Answer: Fiction. You should not use a Power of Attorney after your loved one has died. The authority granted in a valid POA ends at th… Read More

In this series of posts, Maria will address some common truths and misconceptions about Estate Planning, Wills, Family Law and other practice areas. So to begin: FACT or FICTION: I am the Executor bec… Read More

Marriage equality. In the United States. Now. What a historic day! Future generations will never know that there was once “marriage” and “same-sex marriage.” We can now just call it “marriag… Read More

Should we get married? Our clients ask us that question often. It’s truly a personal decision that each couple must make. Whether you’re a heterosexual or same-sex couple, marriage has its… Read More