by Adam Lovinus | Jun 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law
If you are going through a divorce, updating your estate plan is an important part of moving on with your life. Understand that, by law, you are legally married until the judge signs the final divorce decree. If you pass away before the divorce is final, your... 
by Adam Lovinus | May 2, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law
A medical directive is a document where you appoint someone to make your medical decisions in the event that two doctors have said you’re no longer able to make your own decisions. In those documents you’re also able to set forth what you want those... 
by Adam Lovinus | Apr 17, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
Pursuing a divorce in California is rarely an easy decision. Once you’ve made that decision, selecting the right divorce process can be just as challenging. Whether you are the high-income earner or the stay-at-home parent, if this is your first divorce or your third,... by HBP Law | Feb 15, 2019 | Family Law
California is a no-fault state, which means neither spouse is required to prove wrongdoing in order to proceed with a divorce filing. There’s no advantage as the petitioner; there’s no disadvantage as the respondent. What matters is if you have an attorney who can get... 
by HBP Law | Jan 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate, Property Division, Wills & Trust
Based upon documentation filed in Michigan’s Oakland County court, the beloved singer-songwriter’s estate is estimated to be worth approximately $80 million dollars. However, despite her wealth and access to counsel, she died with no will, trust or estate plan. In... by HBP Law | Jul 5, 2018 | Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law, Money, Property & Support, Property Division, Wills & Trust
The untimely death of chef and actor Anthony Bourdain has brought to national attention the potential ramifications of a person’s death during a divorce proceeding. In the same vein, it has highlighted the importance of understanding what would happen to your estate... 