As an Estate Planning Attorney, I know that each individual and family is unique. That is why we take time at the beginning of each relationship to sit down and visit with you regarding your goals and dreams. In this podcast, attorney Stephen Cortes covers estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Serious topics with a little fun thrown in...
How to Transfer Property into Trust without unnecessary cost and delay to your estate? The only way to transfer real estate is by deed or probate. If you forget to put your house into trust, then you…
100 estate planning videos to get your started in the right direction. Thanks to all of you we have made 100 estate planning videos, and the message is still the same - estate planning is for everyon…
I have no one to leave my estate to because I have no children. More and more Americans have no children. Today, millions of Americans have never been married and have no one to leave their estate to…
I have no one to leave my estate to because I am single or have no children. More and more Americans are starying single. Today, over 60 percent of single people have never been married and have no o…
Safe Deposit Box Opening is Not as Easy as You Think to open when documents inside are needed. Most estate planning attorneys could tell you a dozen stories of safe deposit box nightmares. They are s…
These are the Essential Legal Documents for Adult Child, whether they are at University or still living at home. Once they become legally an adult, the medical professional can NOT talk to you.
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Money Owed to You, Partnership Interests, Business Interests in Your Revocable Trust
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Update Medical Power of Attorney and Check Your Designations. It is more important than ever to make certain your essential health care documents are current, including your power of attorney designe…
Pros and Cons of Probate might not be what you expect. Most people who go probate a loved one's estate will usually look for a better option for themselves.
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Types of Probate that you need to know for your Estate Plan.
LIVE STREAM February 29, 2020. Probate can be a long and expensive process. In today's live stream we discuss the ins and outs of probate.
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A Durable Power of Attorney is an important piece of your Estate Plan. You might be surprised to learn when a Power of Attorney is no longer effective.
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Unmarried couples Estate Planning. Unmarried couples need to take extra steps to protect themselves and their partner.
In this video, attorney Steve Cortes discusses 3 Tips Unmarried Couples should c…
Who needs an Estate Plan? If you are reading this, then you need an estate plan. Everyone, age 18 and older, needs an estate plan. It doesn't matter if you're old or young, if you've built up conside…
Today we're gonna discuss the difference between having a last will and not having a will.
So what's the difference between having a will and not having a will? And this question is really a lot more …