Monthly Archives: November 2013
Selecting an executor requires careful thought
The executor of an estate has a wide array of duties and a responsibility, so making the right choice in selecting one is of paramount importance. Trustworthiness is crucial, but so is competence. “Choosing an executor for your will may not feel quite as personal as picking a guardian for your kids, but you… Read More »
The ‘prenup talk’ is well worth having
In the heat of passion, many people are lukewarm to the very notion of a prenuptial agreement. Attorneys and financial advisors face an uphill battle, more often than not, in convincing clients that when it comes to legal protection, they should say, “I will,” prior to saying, “I do.” “Getting couples to warm to… Read More »
Official residency has estate-planning implications
Many people live in different states at the same time; euphoria and confusion come to mind. In a physical sense, however, we are all in only one place at one time, although some people enjoy having homes in different locales. While folks who live half the year in, say, South Carolina and the other… Read More »
Bill would help veterans capitalize on military skills
They fought for our freedom. They shouldn’t have to fight for jobs. Too often, veterans of the various recent conflicts abroad return home to discover the skills they needed in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere aren’t appreciated by potential employers, and that they don’t have a way of explaining just how prepared their experiences make… Read More »