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Do I Really Need a Prenup?

The Facts: I am widowed, have two grown children and will soon be getting married to Joe. Joe also has children from his first marriage. We are both financially independent and have agreed that our separate assets will remain separate. When I die I want my children to receive the bulk of my assets. The […]

What is a Right of Election?

The Facts: Approximately five years ago, my father remarried and he and his second wife, Mary, purchased a house together. At the time my father told me that he alone paid for the house and that his plan was for the house to pass to me and my sister when he died. My father is […]

Is it Time to Revise Your Will?

Recently I was reminded of how important it is to update your Will when circumstances change. A client came to see me about probating her husband’s Will. Unfortunately, her husband had signed the Will before he met my client and did not take the time to revise it.  Since he did not have any children […]