Legal Updates and Articles

It's true - the Residential Real Estate Market is booming right now, and it seems like a great time to get in on the action. But there are a number of legal pitfalls you need to make sure to avoid in the rush to get to closing. Whether you are buying or selling, hiring an Attorney is a necessity ...

For many, the Terri Schiavo case has highlighted what estate planning attorneys have known for years: that end of life and incapacitation planning is the most important thing most people never do. Every time a new estate planning client walks into my office I tell them the same thing - having a w...

I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. Actually, I'm not usually asked, so much as told, that a man has no chance of getting a fair shot at time with their children in family court. Can dads get a fair shake in family court? There is a lot to unravel here, so let m...

By Maria N. Berger Many people have heard good things about a document called the “Living Trust” and come to my office wondering if it would be a better option for them than the traditional Will. The truth is some people can benefit from the Living Trust, but just as many don't need the more com...

I developed this basic glossary for my Estate Planning clients, to help them better understand the terms Attorneys use when developing a comprehensive Estate Plan. Health Care Power of Attorney – Designates an agent to make health care decisions for you should you become incapacitated Standby Gu...