On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Feb 20, 2019 | Family Inheritance, Firm News
Let’s face it. Many families have a Black Sheep that has caused serious problems for the family and himself or herself. When it comes to working on your estate plan, you may do so with the goal of leaving as much of what you worked your whole life to obtain...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Jul 18, 2012 | Assets, Estate Planning, Family Inheritance, Firm News, Joint Account
Sharing The Account With A Designated Child When Mom or Dad is in failing health, the adult children may think it is a good idea to put one or more of them on the parent’s account and make it a joint account. The idea is that the designated child can deposit the...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Dec 12, 2011 | Elderly, Estate Planning, Family Inheritance, Firm News, Will
Daughter Is Put On Elderly Mom’s Bank Account Putting a sibling’s name on Mom’s bank account can be a very bad idea. The solution seemed simple, as Mom was in poor physical and mental health. Daughter Amy was put on as a joint owner on Mom’s...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | May 17, 2011 | Blended Families, Estate Planning, Family Inheritance, Firm News, LLC, Trust, Vacation Home
Using The Family Cabin Mom and Dad have passed away, leaving the behind the family cabin. Now that summer has finally arrived, the cabin on Round Lake is ready for fishing, waterskiing and canoeing. You and your children have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Apr 29, 2011 | Assets, Blended Families, Deceased Spouse, Estate Planning, Family Inheritance, Firm News, Lateral Transfer Of Wealth, Partition, Step Children, Will
What Happens After You Pass Away? When you die and if your spouse remarries, will your spouse’s new husband or wife and the stepchildren inherit your children’s share of the family inheritance? This may be difficult for some people to think about, but it...
On behalf of Peterson Law Office, LLC | Apr 13, 2011 | Bill Peterson, Estate Planning, Family Inheritance, Firm News, Identity Theft, Social Security
A Damaging Crime One of the most heartbreaking of property crimes is the current wave of thefts of identity. This crime is humiliating and emotionally devastating to the victim and his or her family. Besides that, it is also enormously costly to the victim’s...
