April 2026

Does A Divorce Decree Override A Will?

by Block & Scarpa
April 24, 2026
Estate Planning

Divorce and estate planning don’t always line up as cleanly as people expect. You might assume once a marriage ends, everything tied to it automatically gets wiped away, including anything in a will. In reality, it’s a bit more complex than that. A divorce decree and a will can both...

by Block & Scarpa
April 23, 2026
Estate Planning

Most people expect the executor to simply handle everything and distribute assets, but it’s not always that smooth. Disagreements pop up, things go missing, and sometimes someone makes the process a lot harder than it needs to be. That’s where things can take a more serious turn. In some cases,...

by Block & Scarpa
April 22, 2026
Estate Planning

Planning a will isn’t exactly a fun weekend activity, but it’s one of those things that gives you real peace of mind once it’s done. Somewhere in that process, you’ll come across the idea of choosing an executor, the person who’ll handle everything after you’re gone. And that’s where a...

by Block & Scarpa
April 20, 2026
Real Estate

Divorce has a way of turning simple decisions into big ones, especially when a house is involved. At some point, you might be asked to sign a quit claim deed, and it can feel like just another form to get out of the way. But this one carries real consequences....

by Block & Scarpa
April 18, 2026
Landlord Tenant Law

Evictions can feel confusing for both landlords and tenants. Once someone is removed from a rental, people often assume the situation is completely finished and that the former tenant has no reason to ever come back. In reality, things aren’t always that simple. The stage of the eviction, court orders,...

by Block & Scarpa
April 17, 2026
Estate Planning

Nursing home care can get expensive fast, which is why many homeowners start looking into ways to protect their house as they get older. One strategy that often comes up in estate planning is a life estate. It allows someone to keep living in their home while setting up who...

by Block & Scarpa
April 16, 2026
Estate Planning

Planning for the future is one of those things everyone knows they should do, but figuring out how to find the right estate planning lawyer can feel weirdly overwhelming. There are tons of attorneys out there, every website says they’re “experienced,” and unless you work in the legal world, it...

by Block & Scarpa
April 15, 2026
Real Estate

If you’ve been looking into estate planning or asset protection, you’ve probably come across irrevocable trusts and wondered how far they actually go. One of the biggest questions people have is if an irrevocable trust can buy a house. The short answer to that is yes. But like most things...

by Block & Scarpa
April 14, 2026
Real Estate

Removing a name from a property deed might seem like a simple change. Sign a document, file it with the county, and move on. But once ownership changes, the tax side of things can get a little more complicated. The IRS often treats property transfers as financial transactions, even if...

by Block & Scarpa
April 13, 2026
Real Estate

A lot of people assume the mortgage and the deed are basically the same thing. After all, they both show up during the home buying process, and both involve legal paperwork tied to the property. But they actually serve two completely different purposes. This confusion usually pops up when someone...