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July Fourth is My Favorite Time of the Year!

July Fourth is My Favorite Time of the Year! July 4th has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I was a history major in college (S.M.U. to be exact – and, I’m talking about THE SMU…

How Do We Define the “New American Family?”

How Do We Define the “New American Family?” Not long ago, the traditional American family typically consisted of a husband, a wife and two to three kids (think “Leave it to Beaver”). But, the growing incidence of separation, divorce, remarriage…

Should I short sell my Massachusetts home?

Episode 3 of “2nd Marriage Estate Planning” where Andrew Garcia continues to answer a viewer’s questions regarding her debt due to a short sale in Massachusetts. Does her debt now lie on the shoulders of her new husband as well?…

What is a Guardian?

What is a Guardian? Definition: One who legally has the care and management over a person (usually a minor or incompetent) or their estate, or both.

The Importance of Writing a Will

The Importance of Writing a Will More than half of Americans die without leaving a will. Without a will or any legal arrangement state laws will control how your assets and finances will be passed onto you loved ones. But…