Not long ago, a woman sat across from me in the conference room, clutching a manila folder stuffed with papers. Her father had passed away, and she had just been named trustee of his trust. She sighed and said, “I have no idea what I’m supposed to do. Is there, like, a manual for this?”…
At Voorhees Law Group, we meet with plenty of retirees who are thinking about downsizing. Sometimes it’s about saving money, sometimes it’s about simplifying life, and sometimes it’s about moving closer to family. Whatever your reason, downsizing isn’t just about picking a smaller home. It’s about making sure your finances, taxes, and estate plan all…
At Voorhees Law Group, one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is: “If I leave my house to my children, will they have to go through probate?” It’s a smart question because for many families, the house is the crown jewel of their legacy. And probate? Let’s just say it’s not exactly…
When John’s mother passed away, he thought the hardest part would be saying goodbye. What he didn’t expect was the confusion that followed. Siblings arguing over who should get what. Distant relatives popping up with their own opinions about her will. Stacks of paperwork, deadlines he didn’t understand, and a court process he had never…
