By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. Many think that simply drafting a Will is sufficient to accomplish all their estate planning needs. While doing a Will is an important step, it does not guarantee that all your property will fall into the hands of people you trust. Here is...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. If you own firearms, planning how they will be distributed appropriately upon death is essential. You want to ensure that you are not breaking the law when transferring firearms ownership to a family member or friend. In some instances, you...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. In a world where an internet search allows you to gain basic knowledge about anything at the click of a button, many people wonder why they should still pay a lawyer to assist them with estate planning. After all, why pay for a lawyer when so...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. The Baby Boomer generation, generally understood as those born between 1946 and 1964, comprises the largest generation in American history. It also is the generation that is heading into retirement. While every individual case or situation is...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. As we enter the new year, one resolution that you should consider putting on your list is to have your estate plan in place. Estate planning is the process of managing your assets to ensure that they fall in the right hands if you are no...
by Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. In my experience, I have seen many people make costly mistakes in their estate planning that have caused their property to fall into the wrong hands after their death. Here are some common estate planning mistakes that you and your loved ones...
