By Lori L. Millet, J.D., LL.M. ABQ Elder Law, PC Probate is the legal process for transferring title of the assets of a deceased person (decedent). The process includes authenticating a deceased person’s will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and...
By Lori L. Millet, J.D., LL.M. ABQ Elder Law, PC You may have heard that joint tenancy is a good way to avoid probate and simplify your estate plan. This is not always the case, and fixing the bad consequences of such poor planning is frequently not possible. Joint...
By Lori L. Millet, J.D., LL.M. ABQ Elder Law, PC YES! In my opinion, powers of attorney are the most important legal documents you can have. A power of attorney is a document that allows someone to act on your behalf as your legal representative. The principal signs...
Tax season officially began a little late this year, on February 12, but don’t think that means the deadline to file will also be extended. Despite the delayed federal start, income tax filings are due on the traditional April 15 date, contrary to last year’s unusual...
