Law Office of Kevin A. O’Brien Blog

When someone dies, their assets and debts need to be sorted out and the remaining assets have to legally be transferred and titled to the appropriate heirs, and probate is the process by which this happens. However, not everything someone owns will pass through...

Estate planning is something that adults of all ages in Delaware should consider, but many find ways to avoid the process for as long as possible. Some people wait for so long that they eventually die without an estate plan in place. As a result, those who are...

While you may remember some of the adventures (and misadventures) of your youth very fondly, don’t you wish you could avoid some of the bigger mistakes you made? Hindsight is often 20/20, especially where financial matters are concerned. What if there was a way to use...

If you’re creating an estate plan, you may want to consider using a trust. There are a lot of different ways that you can use trusts, such as creating a trust for an heir with special needs or setting up a trust to pay for a grandchild‘s college education in the...

You have spent some time thinking about your family, your personal property and the legacy that will remain when you die. You have decided on exactly how you want to divide your property and any lingering responsibilities after your death. Now, you need to have an...

The assets you pass on to your children can make a massive difference in their lives. Financial assets can help pay for a college education or make a down payment on a house. However, without proper planning, the assets you want to go to your children could go to...

When you think about your estate plan, what do you think about adding a trust? Some people believe that a trust is only beneficial if they have many assets, but the truth is that trusts aren’t just helpful to the wealthy. Those who have property, such as a home, or...

Planning your estate requires that you think about some unpleasant issues, like your death. When you finally invest the time and energy into creating an estate plan, you probably want those terms to last for years. However, an estate plan isn't something that you can...

As a parent, you have likely done your best to prepare your children for the outside world. You will also want to pass on as much of your belongings as you can to your children when you die. The sad truth is that while you may have tried to instill a sense of fiscal...

For much of your life, the biggest problem about having a pet would be its short lifespan. No matter how much you love your dog or cat, you know that their companionship will only last a fraction of your life expectancy. The dog that you buy when you are 40, for...