by Lillian Cazacu | Apr 10, 2019 | Estate Planning
Handwritten wills. They’re the stuff of good TV and movies. How many times have we seen a dramatic scene where the dying individual scribbles their Last Will and Testament on a piece of scrap paper, wanting to be sure that their fortune goes to the dear friend who...
by Lillian Cazacu | Mar 23, 2017 | Estate Planning
Most people think that they don’t need a Will because they don’t own much. Others think that the government will get it all. So, are these beliefs correct? Yes and No. First, there are many other reasons to prepare your Will besides transferring your estate – such as...
by Lillian Cazacu | Jun 1, 2015 | Agreements, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Part 4 of a 4 part series: Joint Tenancy can be a very efficient Estate Planning Tool, but beware of its traps! Make sure you consult a Notary Public before making any decisions regarding Joint Tenancy. Probate Fees One of the common statements my clients...
by Lillian Cazacu | May 21, 2015 | Agreements, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Part 3 of a 4 part series: Estate planning decisions are very important but are not always simple. Using joint tenancy to avoid probate fees can sometimes bring complicated problems. They may have been told that it is a good idea to add their child or all of...
by Lillian Cazacu | Apr 20, 2015 | Agreements, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Part 2 of a 4 part series: The importance of Joint Tenancy in the Estate Planning & Real Estate matters – Joint Tenancy,Tenancy In Common and preparing your will. Last month, our topic was the three types of property ownership and how each of them have...
by Lillian Cazacu | Mar 31, 2015 | Agreements, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Joint Tenancy and other types of Property Ownership (Joint Tenancy, Tenancy in Common and Tenancy in Entirety) When clients come to me to discuss estate planning or when they buy a property together with their spouse or other person, one of my first questions...
