When you buy a piece of property, you don’t have a crystal ball to tell you that you might one day decide to build a store on it, or a bar, or maybe even a daycare. So while the zoning in the area might be fine when you purchase the property, what ha…

Many people are diligent when thinking about what will happen to their assets and real estate after they are no longer with us. While it can be an indelicate topic, some of us are conscientious about doing estate planning that covers all the bases. S…

Many people put off thinking about their wills. It reminds us that we are mortals and that someday we will no longer walk the earth. If a person does not designate a spouse or other family member to implement one’s final wishes, then an alternative i…

The housing market has been fraught with financial woes in the last few years. Many homeowners have faced the plummeting values of their homes, as well as being upside down with their mortgages. Foreclosures and short sales do not have to spell disas…

When the retired president of a local labor union passed away at age 79, he left his entire legacy to his best friend. The recipient of his $250,000 estate, and a house of over 4,000 square feet, will be well-provided for until the end of his life. T…