WHAT IF…most of us have thought about a lot of “what ifs” lately. Some of us have been put in situations that we never thought we would be in until the events of 2020. Indeed, many “what ifs” became reality during the COVID crisis. Some of...
At Crain & Wooley, we instruct our clients to dust off their estate plan and review it once a year to make sure it correctly reflects their wishes. There are many life changes and scenarios where you will need to revoke your will and get...
There is common thinking that says if you want something done, do it yourself. Although this might be true in some situations, it is not the best approach when it comes to representing yourself in court. Abraham Lincoln said, “He who represents himself has a...
Do you operate a traditional business, have a rental house and own a personal car? Do you have multiple pieces of land or a home? What about other personal property that you value? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then forming...
Some people say that probate is easy. The definition of easy is often based on perspective and experience. For example, a DMV employee might think it is easy to obtain or renew a driver’s license. However, over the past two years there have been numerous...
The internet has changed almost every aspect of our lives, some for the better, and some for worse. I read an article about a family in Arkansas that built a “3,500-square-foot, five-bedroom abode with a three-car garage and a two-story treehouse” using only online tutorials she...
One’s 18th birthday is a momentous occasion. No longer a child, but not quite a full-fledged adult, right? At 18, you can vote, drive without most restrictions, buy or sell real estate, enter into contracts and more all while starting college or a chosen profession....
Even the most organized, proactive person is often at a loss for “what to do next” when faced with the death of a loved one. Overwhelming grief and sadness often cloud decision making. However, there are practical steps that can to be taken to help...