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Should You Add Your Child’s Name to Your Bank Account?

May 3rd, 2021
Even if you wanted to have another party available to keep track of bills when you’re sick or away, adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it’s worth. Doing so may have unintended consequences for both you and the… Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Probate
Tags: asset management, banking, family, Probate
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Property Co-Ownership Can Be Risky

April 26th, 2021
Too often, people try to circumvent probate challenges by deeding property away to someone else during their lives or by putting someone else on the deed to their home. Also too often, doing this leads to unintended consequences and higher attorneys&… Read More
Categories: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Tags: asset management, family, ownership, property