Small Estate Affidavits: Can I Skip Probate? The Small Estate Affidavit process is like a travel-sized toothbrush—it is inexpensive and lightweight, but it is not nearly as good at the job as the Sonicare your dentist would recommend. When a loved one leaves behind...
ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts Achieving a Better Life Experience Accounts—better known as ABLE accounts—are an innovative tool for gifting and saving funds while protecting eligibility for critical medical and cash benefits. These accounts do not replace the...
Estate Planning Issues for Plaintiffs: Seven Key Questions to Avoid Trouble Somers Tamblyn PLLC Several years ago, I was litigating a difficult case concerning a doctor’s failure to timely diagnose cancer. I sheepishly asked the client about his estate plan, knowing...
