Hardesty Law Blog

Many families overlook a serious piece of family law when it comes to protecting their future. They take meticulous care in estate planning?and are often cautious when it comes to avoiding probate court in the event of death.? But they fail to consider the legal ramifications of naming a legal guardian for their children. No…

Death is never easy to deal with. Throw in figuring out how to settle up a loved one’s?estate after they’ve passed, and the experience can end up being even tougher than you imagined. Setting up a family trust can simplify?that situation. This legal document differs from a will and can be a valuable investment of…

Were you born between 1982 and 2000? Then you?re a part of the millennial population. Your generation consists of approximately 83.1 million people, which is about 25% of the American population. Today, millennials are reaching into their prime years. Most are now getting married, having children and buying/renting homes. At least, the lucky ones who…

None of like to think about the worst happening. For married couples just considering losing your spouse can bring on heartache. Unfortunately, married couples need to prepare for the changes to their estate and the stresses on taxes, family, and legal issues the death of a loved one can bring. When your spouse passes there…

Divorce takes an emotional toll on everyone involved. The soon to be ex-couple. The kids. Even the family’s support system. The last thing anyone wants is for it to also take a fanatical toll on the household. But the reality is that even if you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on…

Marriage equality has been a?tumultuous road in America. In 2016 President Barack Obama declared “a victory for America” when The United States Supreme Court declared same-sex marriages legal in all 50 states. And while this change has left many celebrating, there are legal ramifications for LGBT families that need to be considered. In fact, with…

Chances are you’re not thinking about the end of your life. But for the safety of your estate and your loved ones, you should be. If you haven’t already, you should be making sure your estate and your loved ones are taken care of. There are repercussions if you don’t start planning your estate now.…