Archives for September, 2012

Preparing for the distribution of your estate (assets you own at the time of your death) can be a daunting and stressful time. This is a completely natural reaction to the gravity of the decisions that need to be made and no one wants to make the wrong one. One of the most common dilemmas is whether to have a will or a living trust – or both. Knowing the fundamentals of the probate process along with the differences and similarities between each will help you alleviate some of the anxiety associated with making these decisions. Read More

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and would then be eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion. Deferred action does not provide an individual with lawful status.  Read More