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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...
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,...
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...
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...
You likely got a divorce because you and your ex-spouse had a myriad of problems that you could not work through. Some of those problems may have involved your children, but more often than not, none of those marital problems had anything to do with your children....
When a renter moves into an apartment building or other rental property in Alaska, they are generally required to enter into a lease with the landlord of the property. Landlords and tenants can have a very harmonious relationship if both parties act in accordance with...
Getting out of an abusive relationship or marriage is extremely difficult, especially when you share a child with your abuser. It may take you several attempts to leave, and once you do, you are likely to be concerned about custody. You might assume that in custody...
As a new parent, you have big dreams for your child, including having them go to college one day. It is no secret, though, that college is expensive. So, you start saving now by taking out a 529. A 529 can do more than just fund your child’s education. It can be an...
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...