by DFYStaff | Aug 8, 2025
Having too much credit card debt can significantly impact a person’s ability to retire comfortably. Credit card debt is typically associated with high interest rates, meaning that a substantial portion of monthly payments goes toward interest rather than reducing the...
by Brian Small | Oct 24, 2023
Oh, come on. Redoing an estate plan sounds about as exciting as purchasing tires! Well, it just so happens that tires are a perfect analogy. It is not fun to buy tires; it is necessary if the tread is unsafe – leaving your tires, your foundation for safety on the...
by Brian Small | Oct 5, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, planning for the future is essential. One crucial aspect of such planning is establishing a durable power of attorney (DPOA). A DPOA is a legal document that grants a trusted individual, known as an agent or...
by Ken Gross | Aug 3, 2023
I was having dinner with a friend and fellow attorney that defends municipalities. He was relating a story to me of a deposition he had taken that day of a man that was suing his client (a township), alleging he was the victim of police abuse in the jail. In the...
by Brian Small | Jul 14, 2023
A revocable trust and a will are both important estate planning tools, but when it comes to flexibility and efficiency, a revocable trust offers several advantages over a will. Here are some key reasons why a revocable trust is often considered better than a will. A...
by Brian Small | Jan 24, 2023
A friend of mine asked me the other day, “Why do I need an estate plan? Everything I own has a beneficiary designation on it.” I looked at him and said, “Your beneficiary designation handles the most unimportant aspect of an estate plan, the money.” The beneficiary...