Property division is often a contentious part of the divorce process. For it to succeed, both spouses generally need to be transparent about their properties and finances. Unfortunately, some spouses hide assets from the court and their future exes by employing...
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When should I begin estate planning?
A misconception about estate planning is that you should be a certain age or financial state before you should start doing it. Nevertheless, estate planning is generally crucial regardless of time, as it helps you ensure that your assets are correctly maintained and...
Who gets the pet in Alaska divorces?
Despite the law considering it as such, a pet is more than one’s personal property. Humans consider pets part of the family, especially with their warmth and companionship. Naturally, pets are one of the things to consider when spouses go through a divorce or...
What you should know about adoption in Alaska
Adoption is a complex process and requires extensive research. One mistake could cause unanticipated losses in money, time and energy. This is why it is important to familiarize oneself with how adoption works in their state to ensure a smooth process. Part of one’s...
What must social media influencers do when endorsing a product?
One benefit of being a social media influencer is simply getting a message out to the public. But being a social media influencer can be financially lucrative when the influencer’s page or uploads have many viewers and likes. Social media influencers can also make...
Requirements of a valid will in Alaska
While it is not legally required, it is generally advisable to have a will ready to protect your assets and your loved ones. A will outlines what happens to your belongings and properties if anything happens to you. It is an essential part of estate planning and if...
5 essential documents for your estate plan
Estate planning is already taking one step toward protecting your loved ones in the event that something happens to you. You would want everything to go according to plan to save your family from unnecessary stress and burden. With that said, it is important to have a...
Hidden assets complicate property division
In many marriages, there is a bifurcation of responsibilities. And, in most marriages, one of the spouses handles most, if not all, of the financial responsibilities, even if both spouses work. And, that spouse may not be the primary breadwinner. In the Juneau,...
Should irrevocable trusts be part of my estate plan?
If you have estate planned or are currently estate planning, especially if you are an older American, you likely have heard the term, irrevocable trusts. However, should an irrevocable trust be part of your Juneau, Alaska, estate plan? While this blog cannot answer...
What you need to consider when going through a gray divorce
Getting divorced later in life can be difficult. While there are the emotional realities of untying a relationship that you’ve worked for decades to build, there are also the very real financial ramifications of ending your marriage. Therefore, if it looks like you’re...