September 2025 Margaret’s Notes I am just returning from our family trip to Central Pennsylvania where we celebrated my grandmother, Mary Ruth Tritch’s 100th birthday. She wasn’t sure how she would do, but she was a trooper with a community gathering in her Church’s fellowship hall on Sunday and then a family gathering on Labor...Read More
Labor Day Reflections – Securing Your Life’s Work Labor Day marks more than just the unofficial end of summer. Sure, it’s a great excuse to fire up the grill, relax by the lake, or take that one last long weekend trip before fall. But it’s also a meaningful reminder of something deeper: the incredible value...Read More
Help Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against Online Scams In today’s fast-moving digital world, the threat of online scams and cyber-attacks is more real than ever. While we often hear about hackers targeting big companies, individuals—and yes, even lawyers—can be prime targets, especially when sensitive personal or legal information is involved. But here’s the good...Read More
Understanding Estate Planning Costs in Arizona Estate planning in Arizona can vary widely depending on the complexity of your situation, the documents you need, your location, and whether the fee is flat or hourly. While every situation is unique, the ranges below reflect current Arizona pricing as of mid‑2025. 1. Basic Estate Planning: Wills and...Read More
August 2025 Margaret’s NotesI thought I would share a bit of good news that I received and in hopes that it might be encouragement to others to pursue interests and goals from their formative years.As a girl and young woman, I told all my family that I was going to be a prosecutor and a...Read More
What to Expect from a Probate Attorney in 2025 Hiring a probate attorney to navigate the legalities of probate after losing a loved one can help reduce stress and confusion. We understand that dealing with estate management may be the last thing on your mind during this time, but our firm is here to assist...Read More
Owning Foreign Real Estate 2025:What to Know (Part II)Picking up from Part I of this article, owning foreign real estate can feel like living the dream—but for U.S. citizens, owning foreign real estate also brings an extra layer of responsibility: reporting. Even if the property doesn’t earn income, it might still trigger IRS forms, tax...Read More
Owning Foreign Real Estate 2025:What to Know (Part I)Bringing home a souvenir from a favorite travel spot—a handcrafted bowl, a colorful scarf, or a fridge magnet—makes for great memories and simple purchases. But for some adventurers, a vacation just isn’t enough. They want to plant deeper roots—a beach house in Mexico, a vineyard in Italy,...Read More
July 2025 Margaret’s NotesSummer is now in full swing; kids are out of school regardless of whether you are on the East Coast or West Coast, and you may have already started some of your summer vacations. I am getting updates from clients in all sorts of interesting places and happy for them.To that end,...Read More
How to Find an Estate Planning Attorney in 2025 (And Be a Savvy Client) Part I How to find an Estate Planning attorney? We hear from prospective clients that it can seem overwhelming. We’re here to share some tips to help you navigate the process. Mistakes are completely avoidable with the right attorney...Read More
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