Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Is Your Home Ready For Hurricane Season?
Now that summer is in full swing, most of us are busy enjoying picnics, barbecues, pool days and other outdoor activities with friends and loved ones. You may have worked hard all spring to make your home an ideal location for summer fun, but amidst all your activities, make a last minute check to… Read More »
Who Inherits Property When There Is No Will?
The passing of a loved one can happen suddenly and with no warning, or as the result of a long and lingering illness. In either case, one of the most common concerns families have in the aftermath is how any remaining property will be divided. Having a legal will in place is part of… Read More »