Second (third, fourth, fifth) time around marriages are on the rise and account for more than fifty percent of marriages. Many of these unions involve children on one or both sides, accumulated assets and many other issues that create a situation that is less than a clean […]
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First time brides and grooms are often starry-eyed, with plenty of romantic notions about how great marriage will be. Actually, marriage is pretty great when you choose your spouse wisely! (Hint- marry your best friend.) Many people who marry, especially for the first time, bring many assumptions […]
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At Chechele Law, we recommend that every client complete an appropriate estate plan. This will include power of attorney documents, a last will and testament, and possibly a trust. In the last will and testament, we document the individual’s “final wishes”. Stating one’s desires concerning final arrangements […]
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Celebrities don’t always plan for the inevitable. The news of Prince’s recent untimely death brought many issues to the forefront – such as the surprising revelation that Prince apparently had neglected to establish any type of estate plan. His family, including a few with questionable ties to […]
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Traditionally, a “senior citizen” was a person aged 65 and older. Now, 80 is the new 60 and many people are delaying retirement, and a true senior is often someone in their 70’s, 80’s or even 90’s. People are living longer, and their needs are diverse. If you are […]
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Many people are unsure of when to take certain steps in life – so please consider his list. If you are age 18 (or 21 or 25 or 40) – guess what? You are a grownup and here are some things you really must do. Open a bank […]
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