Prenup v. Postnup: An Overview
August 8, 2022
The idea of a prenuptial agreement is common enough that the process has acquired a ubiquitous nickname: a prenup. Less known, and not usually accompanied … Read more
Do I Need Life Insurance?
September 8, 2022
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, purchases of life insurance were increasing, and that trend has since accelerated. According to one study, overall application numbers are … Read more
What is a Conservatorship?
October 17, 2022
Ever wonder what happens legally if someone is in an accident, or quickly deteriorates due to a debilitating disease? That person likely still has all … Read more
6 Ways to Keep Costs Low During a Divorce
March 18, 2024
Getting a divorce can be an emotionally excruciating process. After all, it’s not a simple task to sort through years or even decades of a … Read more
Equal Division Vs. Equitable Division: Divorce Terms to Know
August 8, 2022
Most people don’t enter marriage hoping to get divorced. But well-reported statistics show it happens anyway, and often. If you’re getting married, it’s prudent to … Read more
Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the Difference?
August 8, 2022
There are two kinds of legal divorce: a divorce that doesn’t end up in court, and a divorce that does. We’ll explain both. If you’re … Read more
The 4 Types of Powers of Attorney, Explained
February 6, 2024
You’ve probably heard the phrase “power of attorney” before. What does it mean? Power of attorney is a legal instrument that gives someone — an … Read more
How to Lend Money to Family and Friends (And Get Paid Back)
August 8, 2022
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for a loan oft loses both itself and friend,” Polonius warns his son Laertes in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.1 … Read more
Difference Between a Medical Power of Attorney and Living Will
August 8, 2022
While medical technologies push life-saving and sustaining abilities to new frontiers, age or unfortunate circumstances may still put us in a position where we must … Read more
Annulment vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?
December 6, 2024
An annulment and a divorce are both ways of achieving a legal separation from a spouse. But there are subtle yet important legal distinctions between … Read more