- Guardianship
- Real Estate TransactionsThere are warranty deeds, quit claims deeds, trust deeds, life estate deeds, and ladybird deeds, just to name a few. But there are some magic words common to all deeds that drastically change ownership rights, sometimes not as intended. Real Estate transactions and laws pertaining to purchases and sales, and deeds in general, are state specific and must be followed exactly to achieve the desired effect.
- Estate Planning
- WillsOften people ask about how much assets are necessary before they draw up a Trust. It is not how much someone has, it’s what they want done with their money that is the issue. How much do you know about the differences or similarities between Wills and Trusts? "Do I need a Trust or just a Will? In examining this question, consider both.
- TrustsIt is not uncommon to be uncomfortable thinking about and discussing Wills and Trusts, Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates, and Durable Powers of Attorney, but unless addressed, an opportunity to have intentions known and followed, is lost. No one wants someone else to spend their money and tell them what to do during disability and after death.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureThese days Susan sees more people every week that are under a great deal of stress because of financial matters. The pressure is often so great that it effects health, friendships, marriages and other relationships. Times are very different these days with foreclosures, business failures, employment and loss of medical insurance being all too common. Susan would venture to guess that everyone, without exception, knows someone effected by the economy. It might even be YOU!