Representing clients in Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota
Planning your estate is an essential part of life because it gives you a sense of certainty about the future. Some key elements that individuals leverage when putting their affairs in order are wills and trusts. You might wonder if you should establish a will and a...
Guardianships are often only a topic of discussion after someone's condition declines significantly. Family members and professional caregivers don't usually seek out guardianships over nothing. Instead, they take action when they have reason to worry that someone...
A comprehensive estate plan can – among other things – help your loved ones to handle your affairs according to your wishes after you pass away. Estate planning can serve as a way that you can make your wishes known to them in a manner that can be upheld by the...
A person who’s purchasing a home in South Dakota expects sellers to disclose known issues with the homes that they’re selling. This enables the buyer to make an informed decision. Yet, the purpose of these disclosures isn’t limited to empowering a buyer to make an...
As people usher in the new year, it is natural to reflect on the past and contemplate resolutions for the future. While estate planning might not be at the top of your list of exciting things to do, taking a moment to review and update your estate plan is a crucial...
Every estate plan includes unique terms and specific documents based on a testator's priorities. An individual’s plan may include a variety of different documents based on their desires to support their loved ones or distribute their property a certain way, as well as...
When someone turns 18 in South Dakota, they are a legal adult with full responsibility for their own actions and personal choices. The process of becoming a truly independent adult is often a slow transition while someone completes their education or develops a...
Most of the time, probate largely focuses on reviewing someone's last wishes and carrying them out after satisfying their obligations. However, sometimes, estate administration ends up triggering major family conflicts wherein siblings turn on one another or...
You’ve scrimped and saved for a downpayment. You spent weeks or months scouting neighborhoods, getting your financial paperwork in order, checking out lenders and looking at houses. You’ve finally found the home you want, made and offer – and it was accepted. Your...
For many older adults, estate planning is as much about ensuring they leave something valuable for their loved ones as it is about protecting themselves later in life. You may have invested much personal effort in the process of selecting beneficiaries for certain...
