What is Preventive Law?

Just as many people avoid going to the doctor until there is a problem, people also avoid meeting with their attorney until something goes wrong. Similarly, as regular visits to the dentist can prevent traumatic dental experiences, regular appointments with your attorney can help you prepare for the road ahead and plan for worst case…

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Avoiding Litigation with Dynasty Estate Planning

The only thing worse than a death in the family… Brother suing brother or sister or mother is the most destructive and awful tragedy that can strike a family. A family can recover from terminal illness, substance abuse and infighting, but there is no coming back from family litigation. How to Avoid Litigation within the…

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Resolving Disputes in Estates with ADR

Father of Resolving Disputes in Estates with ADR

Staying Out of the Courtroom Preventing and resolving disputes concerning your estate may be one of the most important functions of your estate plan.  The reason is simple.  Disputes are perhaps the greatest risk to both your financial wealth, and your family.  Families are naturally resilient, and can recover from most any trouble.  But when…

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The Good Executor

Good Executor

This is a re-publication and update of an article I wrote that originally appeared here. Why “Executor” The title “Executor” is commonly used to refer to a person who administers the estate of a deceased person. In Latin, an Executor is always a male. The female counterpart is an “Executrix.” Gender specific titles can be…

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