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Death is something few people like to think about. Most of us hope we will pass peacefully and painlessly at the end of a long fulfilling life, surrounded by our loved ones. Unfortunately, too many people face an agonizing death after an excruciating… Read More

In recent decades, living trusts have become an increasingly popular estate planning tool. What is a living trust, and why are so many people turning to these trusts to manage and distribute their assets? In this blog post, we’ll give some backgrou… Read More

The death of a loved one, whether suddenly or after a long illness, is never easy. If you are reading this article because you have recently lost someone close to you, please accept our condolences. We hope this blog post will provide information tha… Read More

Everyone should have control over how they are memorialized and how their remains are handled after their death. Generations ago, this was less of an issue. There were simply fewer options, and families tended to have similar values. Everyone knew an… Read More

New Mexico is one of nine community property states in the country. When you hear the term “community property,” you may think of divorce, and, yes, that is the context in which the phrase is most often referenced. Divorcing couples need to divid… Read More

As the saying goes, “you can’t take it with you.” But what happens to your property if you die without a will or other estate planning documents, like a trust? In a nutshell, your assets are distributed according to state law of “intestate su… Read More

Why do people make an estate plan? There are many reasons: to provide for family members, to have peace of mind about the future, and to make sure their wishes are known and carried out. Creating a will or trust gives people peace of mind precisely b… Read More

If you love someone with a disability, you might be concerned about providing for their future, especially if their disability makes them unable to provide for themselves or to manage their affairs. A special needs trust, also called a “supplementa… Read More