25 Years Ago, We Came From Away

I’ve already shared a little of our personal story, my husband’s and mine, about being some of the “plane people” “come from away” 25 years ago today, on 9/11/2001.  You can read that sliver of our story here: https://dgvelaw.com/9-11-20-years-ago-tomorrow/  Every year I’m more grateful for handwriting my raw journal starting the next day, before setting […]

What Happens to My Child’s 529 College Savings Plan If I Die?

You and your spouse want to provide as much as possible towards your child’s future college education.  So you did the responsible thing years ago and started a 529 college savings plan.  But what happens if you and your spouse die while your child is still a minor?  Well, your estate will become the owner […]

Should We Have Joint or Individual Revocable Living Trusts as a Married Couple?

Should We Have Joint or Individual Revocable Living Trusts as a Married Couple Estate Planning Together? I’ve been getting this question a lot lately: Why shouldn’t we, as a married couple who have had all joint accounts and joint ownership, just have one joint revocable living trust instead of separate or individual revocable living trusts? […]

“it’s not about what you have, it’s about how much you care”

  Attorney Danielle G. Van Ess of the family-friendly, Hingham, Massachusetts law firm DGVE law, LLC wants to help you “protect your family, yourself, and your stuff.”™ She explains, “it’s not about what you have, it’s about how much you care. You care about who makes your medical decisions for you. You care who takes care […]