by Leslie Marenco | Feb 8, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning
Perhaps no life event imposes a more significant – and urgent – need to update an estate plan than a divorce. A divorce generally causes a radical change in both personal finances and family dynamics; in nearly all cases, both the husband and wife no longer want the...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 3, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning
Blended families, unmarried couples, assisted reproductive technology (ART) and same-sex unions and marriages challenge the traditional concept of “family” as it’s been known for legal purposes up until now. Significant changes in the way we define family...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 27, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning, Wills
Did you know that according to South Florida Parenting, 69% of parents have not named legal guardians for their kids in case something happens to them? Parents fail to nominate guardians for many reasons. Some don’t know they need to. Some don’t because it...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 23, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Wills
Formal invitations for this year’s wedding season have begun to arrive! I have 3 weddings scheduled from June to the end of the year. So for those of you getting married, Mazel tov! As couples who were recently married continue to bask in the afterglow of their...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 14, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
As we begin 2017, we like to remind our clients, friends, and professional associates to pause and reflect on their goals (whether for themselves or for their clients) for the coming year. Like any other strategies for the future — saving for college, or a...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 13, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Health Care Directive
Decisions about your health care are some of the most important you will ever make. Don’t put off making plans until you are unable to assert your wishes. Including health care documents in your estate plan can ensure your decisions are always your choice, even if you...
