by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 8, 2016 | Estate Administration
In a number of our posts, we discuss the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan so that your personal belongings, assets and property may be distributed according to your wishes. Most people think about tangible assets (i.e. furniture, heirlooms and...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 1, 2016 | Estate Planning
How would you design your estate plan if money was not a constraint? This is a question that few of us can answer. The rest of us have to consider what we can leave for our heirs and beneficiaries based on what we have right now, or what we realistically can amass in...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 22, 2016 | Estate Planning
Spring will officially be here this coming Monday. While there may not be significant weather changes in our region, spring is often seen as a time of change. New flowers will bloom, baseball season begins and weddings will happen with more frequency.Change not only...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 9, 2016 | Estate Planning
For many people, it is hard imagine life without their favorite pets, whether they are cats, dogs or even birds. While an owners love for their pet is certainly genuine, they may not plan for who (or how) a pet should be cared for in the event they cannot do...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 2, 2016 | Estate Planning
Indeed, one of the most important functions of estate planning is to leave a legacy for ones heirs. Whether the legacy includes real property, money or investments, it is critical to make sure that ones estate is not compromised by creditors. Because of this,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 26, 2016 | Probate Litigation
From the untrained eye, it would seem that the relationship between Bobby Brown and the family of the late Whitney Houston would get better after the death of the pairs daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown last year. Before her death, a trust was created that named Bobbi...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 19, 2016 | Estate Planning
The death of David Bowie was the latest, great loss for the music industry. The 69 year old transcended music, and had a profound influence on art and fashion. While he will be most famously remembered for his music and influence on a generation of musicians, the...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 14, 2016 | Executors & Fiduciaries, Trustees
Being an executor is an important, yet likely thankless job. Settling a persons estate entails paying bills and distributing property according to the persons wishes. But this may sometimes be easier said than done; especially for the uninitiated. The job of an...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 4, 2016 | Estate Planning
When you think about your ability to make financial decisions, do you think that you do well with your money? For those who have sound spending and saving habits, this may not be a problem. But for those with tendencies to splurge when splurging is not ideal, this...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 28, 2016 | Estate Administration
Depending on your circumstances, you probably are not expecting to inherit property from your parents or another loved one. But in the event you do, it is particularly important to know what to do with it. This is especially important with regard to real property...
