The Forgotten People

The Forgotten People

We Americans have big hearts. We have fund-raisers to combat homelessness, cancer, childhood hunger, recovering drug addicts, veterans, and the families of fallen law enforcement. Every religious group, ethnicity, philosophy, health condition, and political group has...
How to Organize Your Important Documents and Digital Information

How to Organize Your Important Documents and Digital Information

Life has gotten a whole lot more complicated than it was when I was a child in the 1970’s. My parents had keys to the house, their business, and our boat. They probably had a few other random keys as well. But they didn’t have long lists of passwords to various...
Risk of Using Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

Risk of Using Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

The Full Faith and Credit Clause is found at Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. It states: Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws...
Just Because I Think It’s a Good Idea Doesn’t Make It So

Just Because I Think It’s a Good Idea Doesn’t Make It So

After five years, I’ve finally come to a realization. I need to change the name of my law firm. In 2013 when I started practicing law again, I came up with the name “Magellan Law.” I liked that name for two reasons. First, I like the ocean and water and ships. Second,...
I Inherited a House

I Inherited a House

“I inherited a house, but my brother or sister won’t move out!” Did your mom or dad die, and then your brother or sister moved into their house and won’t move out? Did your mom or dad record a “Beneficiary Deed” stating that when they die, you and your siblings are to...