By Judith Ellenthal, Esq. IRAs and 401(k)s were designed as a way to save for retirement, rather than as a means of transferring wealth. But traditionally, these accounts have also been good estate planning tools. That’s because people can pass along the balance of...
Estate Planning & Probate
The top 5 times hiring an attorney can protect your future
When is it time to hire an attorney…and when can you navigate a situation yourself? If you’re asking yourself this question, remember the old adage “you don’t know what you don’t know.” Scheduling an initial consultation with an attorney can help you make an...
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
By Michelle A. Malone, Esq. and Judith Ellenthal, Esq. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, then you should consider entering into a preNUPtIal agreement with your spouse-to-be. Do you or your spouse-to-be have children from a previous relationship? If...
What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
By Michelle A. Malone, Esq. and Judith Ellenthal, Esq. While not the most romantic aspect of a courtship, many couples contemplating marriage have a desire to enter into a prenuptial agreement that will establish ground rules to be applied at the end of the marriage,...