Ivy Law

03/05/2023

A living trust can be a valuable tool for estate planning. By transferring ownership of assets to the trust while you're still alive, you can ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes without the time and expense of the probate process.

Living trusts are essential options in estate planning. Keep reading to explore living trusts and whether or not they’re the right option for you.

03/04/2023

Depending on where you live, the division of assets in a divorce may be handled differently. Knowledge of these laws can help you plan for and protect assets, as well as prepare for any financial upheaval that may occur during or after the process.

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03/03/2023

What happens to your debt when you die? They become the responsibility of your estate.

Your debts are paid with any remaining assets after you die. Beyond that, it depends on the type of debt. We explain how it works and who could be responsible.

03/03/2023

Cybercrime involves a wide range of criminal conduct that makes use of digital and network technologies. This includes identity theft, financial fraud and personal data breach. Technology can also be employed to carry out drug crime, prostitution, child po*******hy and extortion. Federal and state laws enacted to fight cybercrime are being zealously enforced by prosecutors, aided by electronic surveillance and undercover operations. A criminal defense attorney can explain your possible exposure to investigation.

03/02/2023

Some aspects of your divorce decree, such as child support and alimony, can be modified after your divorce judgment is finalized. However, property division determinations are altered only in rare instances, such as when a fraud on the court has been proven. Therefore it’s recommended to plan your divorce carefully, to minimize the likelihood that you'll be stuck with an unfair result. A family law attorney can help you seek the best outcome in your case.

02/25/2023

For some couples, the beginning of a new year also brings separation or even divorce. A University of Washington study found that divorce rates begin climbing after the holidays and peak in March.

Divorce can be stressful and challenging on many levels. These five moves can help with the financial transition.

02/25/2023

Like any other strategy for the future, estate planning is a critical part of life planning.

From power of attorney to wills and trusts — here's how to prepare for end-of-life care and estate taxes.

02/24/2023

For many people, leaving an inheritance is an opportunity to provide loved ones with a final parting gift. But not all inherited assets are created equal.

If your dearly departed leaves you one of these things, you've hit the jackpot.

02/24/2023

In determining whether alimony is necessary and determining the nature, amount, duration, and manner of payment, state laws provide explicit factors that a court may consider.

Understanding the criteria for how different states award alimony is crucial.

02/23/2023

A QDRO assigns a share of a retirement plan to a former spouse or another dependent in the event of divorce.

A qualified domestic relations order—or QDRO—defines how retirement savings are split in the event of divorce.

02/22/2023

Having legal documents in order and planning for the cost of care will help make an already difficult time a little bit easier to handle.

Having legal documents in order and planning for the cost of care will help make an already difficult time a little bit easier to handle.

02/21/2023

A federal appeals court ruled that a car passenger had a First Amendment right to livestream a traffic stop.

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that a car passenger had a First Amendment right to livestream a traffic stop in in Winterville, North Carolina.