Is a Holographic Will Legal in New Mexico?
Many people believe that they do not need an attorney for a basic will and simply use a holographic will completed on a form from a stationary store that indicates who they want to inherit various...
View ArticleWhat Am I Allowed to Include in My Last Will and Testament in New Mexico?
A last will and testament can be an effective component of many estate plans provided it is used properly and fits into your overall estate plan. When properly prepared, your will can ensure that your...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know about a Revocable Living Trust in New Mexico
While many people use a will as the focus of their estate plan, an increasing number of people are using revocable living trusts, especially among the baby boomer generation. While many people use a...
View ArticleThe Decision to Make Charitable Contributions When Inheriting Wealth in New...
Many people who have successfully acquired a sizeable estate during their lifetime seek comprehensive estate planning advice that will allow them to pass their assets to their family, friends or worthy...
View ArticleIs Estate Planning an Effective Way to Pass on My Faith Based Values and...
Our New Mexico Estate Planning Attorneys at Jay Goodman & Associates recognize that one’s religious beliefs are both intensely personal and part of the legacy people wish to pass to their loved...
View ArticleIssues in a New Mexico Divorce Involving a Military Spouse
While many of our brave men and women in the armed services are coming back to the United States as we withdraw from Afghanistan, those who are still deployed and their marriage partners may face the...
View ArticleI Own A Family Business, What Special Estate Planning Documents Do I Need?
Estate planning is important for anyone in terms of providing asset protection, smooth transfer of assets to family members, minimizing costs for estate administration, tax avoidance and more. If you...
View ArticleWhat You Can Do to Obtain a More Favorable NM Child Custody Order
Many parents know that the “best interest of the child” standard is the test used by New Mexico family law judges when creating child custody and visitation arrangements. Some parents do not...
View ArticleHow the Obama Budget and Tax Proposals May Impact Charitable Contribution in...
If you are someone who is interested in charitable causes, there are reasons to be concerned about the recent budget proposal by President Obama. Many charitable organizations also are concerned...
View ArticleHow Tuition Contributions Play a Part In A NM Divorce Settlement
This is an exciting time for many parents and high school juniors and seniors who may be traveling the country visiting college campuses or preparing for enrollment in the fall. While parents typically...
View ArticleNew Mexico Estate Planning for the Rest of Us
An recent article in the New York Times discussed the ill-conceived notion that estate planning is for the ultra-rich who must worry about the estate tax threshold because their income exceeds $5.25...
View ArticleTypes of New Mexico Trusts Part I: Elder Care Planning Trusts
While we have discussed the value of a trust as part of an individual’s estate plan, there are many types and forms of trust arrangements. The selection of a specific type of trust will depend on the...
View ArticleTypes of New Mexico Trusts Part II: Basic Trusts
This is the second-installment in our multi-part blog post on the different types of trusts. Part I in this serious of blog posts focused on trusts that are intended for long-term health care planning...
View ArticleUnbundled Legal Services
Limited scope legal representation keeps you in control of your case and expenses by limiting your attorney’s work to specific agreed upon tasks. For example, you may feel comfortable appearing in...
View ArticleKey Facts to know when Divorce Involves Domestic Violence Allegations
The process of divorcing a spouse can be complicated and stressful under the best of conditions, but divorce is much more complex when there is a history of domestic violence or current allegations of...
View ArticleWhat You Can Do to Obtain a More Favorable NM Child Custody Order
Many parents know that the “best interest of the child” standard is the test used by New Mexico family law judges when creating child custody and visitation arrangements. Some parents do not...
View ArticleHow the Obama Budget and Tax Proposals May Impact Charitable Contribution in...
If you are someone who is interested in charitable causes, there are reasons to be concerned about the recent budget proposal by President Obama. Many charitable organizations also are concerned...
View ArticleHow Tuition Contributions Play a Part In A NM Divorce Settlement
This is an exciting time for many parents and high school juniors and seniors who may be traveling the country visiting college campuses or preparing for enrollment in the fall. While parents typically...
View ArticleNew Mexico Estate Planning for the Rest of Us
An recent article in the New York Times discussed the ill-conceived notion that estate planning is for the ultra-rich who must worry about the estate tax threshold because their income exceeds $5.25...
View ArticleTypes of New Mexico Trusts Part I: Elder Care Planning Trusts
While we have discussed the value of a trust as part of an individual’s estate plan, there are many types and forms of trust arrangements. The selection of a specific type of trust will depend on the...
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