From Bitcoin to Gmail accounts, the rules governing ownership, storage and transferability of digital assets differ significantly from traditional forms of wealth.
10/26/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
As life is unpredictable, it is better to start planning sooner rather than later. In fact, upon attaining the legal age of majority in your state of residence (typically at age 18), you should begin considering some form of an estate plan.
10/11/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
If you plan to pass assets through a will, just remember that most of the time, that will becomes public once the probate estate is closed. Therefore, if you left one of your children out, left your favorite a bit more or are just a private person, you may be better off with a trust.
10/11/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
Cryptocurrency has changed the nature of what can be considered an asset, and that’s affected estate planning, too, the process of allocating your assets to your heirs on your death.
10/02/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
Estate planning not only makes things easier for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or when you’re gone, but it also does these three important things.
10/02/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
The management of one of the world's most valuable art collections has now been passed to Paloma Ruiz Picasso, the last of Pablo Picasso's four children.
09/26/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
