As people move through their lives, they hit certain milestones along the way: getting a driver’s license; graduating college; getting married; celebrating the birth of their first child; and yes, even drafting your first will is a milestone. While planning for the inevitable is often times a topic that many people tend to avoid, postpone…

As you’re getting ready to close on your new home, it’s always a good thing to know what you’re looking at in terms of closing costs. For those of you who’ve already done your homework and have some idea of what to expect, it will come as no surprise that one of the largest components…

Talk about a difficult conversation to have. Can you imagine a young couple contemplating – of their own volition mind you – a future for their child in which those same parents don’t play a central role? Almost as much as parents pray that their children will outlive them, parents likewise universally hope that they…

In the world of residential real estate, it’s not uncommon for a seller to ask a buyer to retain possession of the premises being transferred for a certain period of time following the closing. Although you might ask why a buyer would even consider such a request, sellers typically inquire as to this type of…

Shhhhhhh!! I know it’s a dirty little secret, but you’ll be happy to learn that almost everyone is guilty of it. When was the last time you actually reviewed or paid attention to your motor vehicle insurance coverage? Do you really know or understand what your policy provides for in the event of an accident?…

At this time of year, it’s all too easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season while forgetting the true meaning of the season. As 2013 draws to a close and I look back on the past year, a couple of inescapable truths are apparent to me.First, I realize how…