By Gregory F. Quinn You have most likely heard someone say that you should avoid probate. I often meet with clients who have experienced the probate of the property of their parents or some other relative. They are adamant that they want to spare their children the difficulties they themselves encountered. The problems most frequently mentioned are the time probate takes and the costs involved. It is not unusual for a probate estate to remain open for a year or more. The e

By Brian G. Quinn I recently had a client walk into my office who had just learned he was receiving a large inheritance from his father. He was extremely worried and upset about this. My client was disabled and was receiving Medicaid health care benefits as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for food and shelter. He was concerned he would lose his benefits. He was right to be worried about this as too much money can cause you to lose these benefits. He couldn’t find

Grandparents often are particularly generous to grandchildren as they see their family’s legacy continuing to the next generation. In many cases, grandparents feel they have ample resources while their children or grandchildren may be struggling financially. Assistance with summer camp fees, college tuition, wedding costs, or the down payment on a first home can permit grandchildren to take advantage of opportunities that otherwise would be out of reach. Some grandparents als