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If you are planning your estate, it is important to understand the probate process as well as what assets are subject to probate.  The attorneys at Tanko Law are well...

When you have a loved one who suffers a physical or mental disability or is unable to manage their own finances, you may be tempted to bequeath a certain amount...

Oftentimes when starting a business, new entrepreneurs overlook one of the most important documents they will create which is their business plan. Business plans serve dual purposes; first, they provide...

The decisions you make when setting up your estate plan have a powerful effect on the legacy you leave behind to your loved ones and heirs. A proper estate plan...

Yes, a trust can potentially protect your assets during a divorce, particularly an irrevocable trust, as it generally removes the assets from your personal ownership. However, the protection offered by...

Probate is the court-supervised process of collecting a decedent’s property and assets and distributing them to their beneficiaries. Unless there are family members fighting over the assets, there’s very little...