Every year I make a resolution to get my estate plan done, but I keep putting it off. I don’t know whether I need a Will or a Trust, or what other planning I should do. What’s the best way to get started?

This is a great question. Like you, many people make a New Year’s resolution to get their estate planning done, or update old estate planning, but then don’t follow through because they don’t know where to start. I’ll give you two options that will make it easy for you to get started. First, you can… Read More »

My ex-friend and I own property together as Tenants in Common. About a year ago my friend quit paying ½ of the taxes and expenses on the property, including the utilities. Can I sue him to recover his share of these expenses and costs?

The simple answer I yes. However the costs relating to this type of action can be prohibitive. The suit is for contribution, but, again, it can be expensive. You can force a sale of the property through another suit asking for the property to be partitioned or sold. The court will supervise any such action…. Read More »