Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jan 31, 2023 |
Life is unpredictable, and it is important to be prepared for the worst. The estate planning process can help ensure that you and your family will have plans in place should the unthinkable happen. While many estate plans focus on what will happen after a person's death, it is also important to p...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Dec 06, 2022 |
Probate is a legal process that is followed after a person's death, and it ensures that the wishes of the decedent are carried out according to their instructions. Probate can help to provide closure to family members of deceased people, giving them the assurance that their loved one's final affa...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Nov 11, 2022 |
There are multiple types of trusts that can be created during the estate planning process. When you create a trust, you transfer certain assets into the control of the trust, and these assets will be managed by a trustee and distributed to different beneficiaries according to your instructions. A...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Oct 20, 2022 |
There are a variety of steps that you can take to ensure that you and your family are prepared for the future. A revocable living trust is a popular estate planning tool that can be used to manage your assets and protect your loved ones after your death. With a revocable living trust, you can mai...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Sep 15, 2022 |
In many cases, businesses will need to lease space where they can conduct their operations. As a business addresses issues related to commercial real estate, owners or partners will not only need to find the right location and ensure that it will meet their needs, but they will need to create a c...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Aug 05, 2022 |
If you are like most people, you may not fully consider issues affecting your health and medical care until it is too late. If an unforeseen accident or illness leaves you incapacitated and unable to make your own medical decisions, who will speak for you? A power of attorney for healthcare can e...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jul 22, 2022 |
The estate planning process involves decisions about how a person's assets will be distributed to their heirs following their death. During this process, it is important to understand how different types of assets will be handled. Some assets may be passed to heirs through the probate process, in...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jun 15, 2022 |
Individuals and families have many options during the estate planning process. Regardless of a person's age, they can put plans in place that will help them manage their assets, provide for the needs of themselves and their loved ones, and ensure that their property will be distributed to their b...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | May 18, 2022 |
The rules and regulations governing condominium homeowner's associations are often complex. There are specific rules about how the boards of these associations must conduct official business and what powers the associations have to enforce the rules against members who are not in compliance.
Con...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Apr 22, 2022 |
When you enter into any kind of lawful business contract with another party, the terms of the agreement are binding, and you may face legal and financial consequences for failing to uphold them. This is certainly true for a commercial lease, in which the tenant has a responsibility to make regula...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Mar 17, 2022 |
In many cases, the process of estate planning will be focused on how a person's final affairs will be handled after their death. By creating a will or establishing different types of trusts, a person can make sure their wishes will be followed when the property they own is distributed to their he...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Feb 24, 2022 |
During the estate planning process, the first step that many people take is to create a will. This legal document will detail a person's instructions for how their affairs should be handled after their death. A will can be very helpful, and in addition to addressing how a person's property should...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jan 19, 2022 |
The death of a loved one can be difficult. In addition to dealing with the grief that comes from losing a beloved friend or family member, it will also be necessary to address the person's final affairs. The person who was named as the executor of the deceased person's estate will need to complet...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Dec 14, 2021 |
Buying or selling a home is a complex financial transaction. There are many issues that will need to be addressed before closing on a residential real estate transaction, including negotiating a purchase contract, securing financing, and addressing any issues uncovered in a home inspection. One o...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Nov 18, 2021 |
For many people and families, the process of estate planning is focused on what will happen after a person's death. By creating a will or using tools such as trusts, a person can make decisions about how their final affairs will be handled, including how they will pass their assets to their heirs...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Oct 12, 2021 |
A person's last will and testament details their decisions about how their final affairs should be handled following their death. Some of the most important provisions of a will involve the distribution of a person's property to their heirs. In some cases, one or more a person's loved ones may be...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Sep 07, 2021 |
Of the different estate planning tools that a person can use to ensure that their wishes will be followed during their life and after their death, powers of attorney can be some of the most powerful and beneficial. When a person creates a power of attorney agreement, they will name someone who wi...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Aug 13, 2021 |
A last will and testament can be crucial for a person of any age. A will makes decisions about issues such as how a person's property will be distributed to their beneficiaries, who they would like to be the guardian of their minor children, how their funeral and burial arrangements should be han...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jul 07, 2021 |
There are a variety of situations where a person may become unable to fully care for themselves or provide for their own ongoing needs. In some cases, a person may have developmental disabilities that prevent them from working full-time while also caring for household responsibilities, whereas in...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jun 04, 2021 |
Due to financial issues that have affected many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has implemented a moratorium on foreclosures, which is meant to ensure that families can continue living in their homes during this public health emergency. While the moratorium has been ex...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | May 13, 2021 |
All types of real estate transactions can be complicated, and buyers and sellers will need to address multiple issues related to the financing, the title to the property, the condition of the premises, and land use laws. Commercial real estate closings can be especially complex, and unlike reside...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Apr 28, 2021 |
For more than a year, people and businesses throughout the United States have been struggling to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation has placed many landlords in a difficult position, since residential tenants who have lost their jobs or commercial tenants who have expe...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Mar 11, 2021 |
There are a variety of complex legal and financial issues involved in a residential real estate transaction. Buyers and sellers will both need to meet multiple requirements, and as they get closer to the date where the transaction will be finalized, various concerns can arise that may affect the ...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Feb 12, 2021 |
No matter how careful you are about managing your money, unexpected financial difficulties can arise that may cause you to be unable to pay your bills and cover your ongoing expenses. Currently, many people throughout the United States are struggling with financial issues due to the COVID-19 pand...
Posted by Marques A. Eason | Jan 14, 2021 |
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the lives of everyone in the United States in a variety of ways. Those who have been lucky enough to avoid getting sick or losing their job are still likely to feel the effects of COVID-19, both in their daily lives and their plans for the future. If you are ...