Guns N’ Trusts


February 20, 2013
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If Congress ultimately expands gun legislation, then it could have a profound impact on an individual’s ability to transfer guns to their beneficiaries. Bequeathing a gun in an estate is very different from passing on other personal property. Because a gun is a regulated piece of personal property at both the federal and state levels, […]

Tangible Personal Property Lists


August 28, 2011
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When grief and emotions run high after the loss of a loved one, the sentimental significance of personal property can increase tremendously. No one really cared about the casserole dish grandma used every Thanksgiving, but once grandma passes everyone stakes claim to that dish. A tangible personal property list can help alleviate potential disputes between […]

Deeds & Probate


April 19, 2011
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In past articles we have covered the pros and cons of avoiding probate.  As a brief refresher, probate is not always a terrible process but in some cases, it can be long, complicated, and expensive. If you want to avoid probate, you need to title your property in a way that it will be transferred […]