Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Making Sure Your Pets Are Provided For In Your Estate Plan
Pets make wonderful companions, and most owners develop strong relationships with their animals, treating them as cherished members of their family. While it can be hard when a beloved four-legged friend passes away, it is a part of life we are generally prepared for. Unfortunately, what we are often not prepared for is to… Read More »
Dealing With Mold When Buying A Home
When looking to buy a home, potential purchasers are generally concerned with finding the right size and type of property, in a particular desired location. The more specific details you add to your new home wish list, such as a large outdoor area, lots of storage, or a fireplace, the harder it is to… Read More »
Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Should Have
Getting ready for your children to head off to college is an exciting time. It can also be rather stressful, both for you and for them, as you attend to details such as dorm accommodations, meal plans, and last minute tuition payments. While it is easy to get embroiled in the emotional aspects of… Read More »
Thinking of Buying a Tiny Home?
With the end of summer approaching, many families are busy with preparing their children to go back to school. Getting the right kind of education is a vitally important part of your child’s development, and parents today have a variety of options to choose from. If you are planning on making a move in… Read More »
Pokemon Go Trespassers: Could You Be Liable For Injuries?
Pokemon Go has captured the nation’s attention, both in terms of the number of people playing the virtual reality application, as well as the number of ways people are becoming injured while playing. The app is being blamed for resulting in car and pedestrian accidents, violent crimes and robberies, and well as for personal… Read More »
Five Positive Things To Put In Your Will
Many people put off writing a will for obvious reasons. While it can be unpleasant to contemplate your own demise, having a legal will in place is a crucial part of estate planning, allowing you to designate who you want to inherit, while sparing your survivors the hassle of going through lengthy and potentially… Read More »
Protecting Seniors Against Financial Abuse
For those who have worked hard over their lifetime to accumulate property and assets, protecting those resources is a primary concern. In terms of estate planning, your savings are meant to enable you to live the type of life you want in retirement, making sure you are provided in the event of illness or… Read More »
The Tiny Home Buying Trend
Next to location, space is one of the key features people look for when buying a home. While extravagantly large ‘McMansions’ were the trend before the housing bubble popped, most homebuyers are now content to settle with a little less space for the sake of living within their budget. One of the hottest current… Read More »
Should You Invest In A Timeshare?
Summer is the time for family vacations, and depending on where you go, there is the chance you will be approached by someone wanting to sell you a timeshare. While the idea of getting a break from expensive hotel costs while being assured a vacation property is available for your use each year can… Read More »
Charitable Bequests: Knowing Who To Donate To and How To Make Your Donation
Many of us have causes and charities to which we contribute both time and money on a regular basis. Without the regular weekly, monthly, or yearly donations of patrons such as yourself, many organizations that serve the needy, protect the environment, enliven the arts and encourage positive change for others would simply go out… Read More »