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A lot of people put off estate planning because they think that they don’t need anything more than a simple will to distribute their assets to their spouse and their children. While this may be sufficient in some circumstances, in others it may fall short of achieving...
By now, we have all seen a Hallmark Christmas movie or two (or 12). These movies commonly revolve around the overworked person or career-driven person finally discovering what is important in life and finding love. Many have also seen those movies that focus on the...
For Alaska parents responsible for paying child support, you know that juggling that obligation, while maintaining your own standard of living is challenging. However, if you find yourself struggling or think you may fall behind, contact your divorce and family law...
Enduring the process of a divorce in Alaska can be an exhausting ordeal. When the judge signs the final order regarding child custody, child support, asset division and other matters, many individuals think that the ordeal is over. Of course, life is never certain,...
Engaged couples in Juneau often have a lot on their plates, from wedding planning to buy a home. As they look excitedly into the future, the last thing they may want to do is consider what will happen if their marriage ends. However, discussing that possibility is...
There may come a time in a veterinarian’s career where they see an animal in danger of serious injury or death, and without being able to consult the animal’s owner, must provide emergency care to save the animal’s life. Can doing so subject the veterinarian to civil...
In Alaska family law cases, children’s needs must be treated with great care. The custody and parenting time schedule is a frequent topic of dispute. It is important to understand what options are available. In some cases, one parent will have primary custody and the...
When you are expecting a baby, you are thinking about things like choosing the right name for your child, decorating the nursery and setting up a college fund. One other aspect of parenthood that some do not consider is the fact that if you and your child’s other...
Divorce can drastically change your financial circumstances. After your divorce, you’re likely to be left with decreased household income, fewer cash reserves and assets, and more individual expenses that you’ll be responsible for paying. Does that reality have you...
Real estate law has a lot of ins and outs, but one that touches every property owner is property taxes. And, as real estate values have soared, so have many property owners’ property taxes. This explains why so many are now appealing their real estate tax bills. Step...