Estate planning is designed to protect your assets and provide long-term financial stability, and trusts are a key tool for protecting your assets. While it's a common belief that placing assets into a trust automatically shields them from creditor claims, that assumption is not always true. A self-settled trust could still expose your assets to risk long after it has been funded.

When a lawsuit is filed, your financial stability can feel uncertain. It's common to believe that asset protection only works when it’s planned years in advance. While early planning is ideal, there are lawful strategies you can use to protect your assets even after legal action begins. However, timing matters, and every decision will require careful evaluation.

Deciding who will care for a child when parents can't is one of the most heart-wrenching situations a family can face. Whether due to a tragic loss, illness, or other circumstances, these moments bring profound grief and uncertainty. You want what's best for the child—stability, love, and security—during a time when everything feels upside down.

Adopting a child brings immense joy, but it often comes with emotional ups and downs. You might feel excitement mixed with anxiety, wondering if every step will go smoothly or if unexpected hurdles will appear.

Divorce can turn your life upside down. Even when it’s the right decision, the emotional, financial, and practical adjustments can be overwhelming. Many people feel a mix of relief, grief, anger, hope, and exhaustion all at once.  In the midst of this significant life transition, it’s easy for specific tasks to drop to the bottom of the list—especially something that feels distant or uncomfortable, like revisiting an estate plan. But the truth is, an outdated estate plan after a divorce can leave you vulnerable in ways you might not expect.

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to protecting your loved ones and your assets. Life is unpredictable, and no one likes to think about the possibility of becoming incapacitated or unable to make decisions for themselves.

Grandparents often look for a steady way to stay present when a family changes after separation, relocation, or conflict. When it comes to visitation rights, courts focus on a child’s needs first, so the strongest requests show a meaningful bond and details that support the case.

Protecting what you’ve worked for isn’t one move; it’s a coordinated set of choices that reduce risk before problems arise. Titles, beneficiary designations, business structures, insurance, and records all play a part, and they’re strongest when they reinforce one another.

Losing a loved one is never easy, and when questions arise about the validity of their will, emotions can quickly escalate. Families often find themselves not only grieving but also dealing with disagreements that may put long-standing relationships at risk.

Child support is one of the most important aspects of family law, directly affecting the financial stability and well-being of children. When payments aren’t made on time or in full, it can place unnecessary stress on both children and parents.