If you have been through a divorce and find yourself at the threshold of marriage again, before you say “I Do” there are many decisions to be made. One that shouldn’t be overlooked is modifying your estate plan. Second marriages…
When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-ending illness, many thoughts and emotions flood your mind. Common thoughts at this moment are “I’m not ready for this”, “I need more time” and “why is this happening”. The harsh truth…
As a parent, we would like to be able to provide for our children in our lifetime as well as when we are no longer here. However, if you are the parent of a child with special needs, the importance…
This year at the Theresa Awards, The Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Mary Alice Jackson, Esq. as one of the 2015 honorees. According to her friends, Mary Alice is a tireless advocate for access to justice for all clients,…
This year at the Theresa Awards, The Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Fred C. Klein, Esq. as one of the 2015 honorees. Fred is very active within the community and is known by his peers for his…
We’ve all heard the phrase, “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” When it comes time to estate administration, this phrase holds particularly true. It can be very challenging to understand what assets are part of an estate, and it can be…
Have you ever heard the phrase, “nothing is certain in life except death and taxes”? Notice that the phrase does not include “interest and penalties.” That’s probably because they are not always a certainty. When someone passes away there are three…
People often realize that making an estate plan is important, yet don't know where to begin. They may have heard advice from their next door neighbor or on the internet and don't have a qualified source to ask if the information they…
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents and can save your family (and you) from problems and expenses if you become unable to handle your own affairs as a result of illness or…
If you loved watching the inspirational and resourceful Telly Award winning show, Family Comes First™ this past Fall, then you’ll be glad to know you can now watch your favorite 2014 episode at your leisure. Vincent J. Russo and Victoria…