Ask Tom: Is Estate Planning Just for the Financially Wealthy or the Long-lived?

by erik@empirical360.com | Mar 26, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills and Probate

Death is a topic that is pushed to the back of our minds unless forced by an event or reality in our lives. It is a topic that might not be in the minds of the rising generation. With all of the expectations that are placed upon them by their peers and themselves it...

The CRITICAL Real Estate Purchase Document People Often Forget to Read.

by erik@empirical360.com | Dec 6, 2018 | Civil Litigation, Featured, Food for thought, General, Real Estate

We all know that buying a home involves the reading and signing of many pages of documents.  These documents include the Real Estate Purchase Contract, any Addenda, Mortgage documents, Deeds, and Insurance documents.  As part of the sale or purchase of real estate in...

Heckerling Institute in Florida

by erik@empirical360.com | Jan 11, 2017 | General

Tom, Phil, and Jim are spending the week down in Florida at the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. They’re rubbing shoulders with the best of the best to sharpen their estate planning skills even further. Our attorneys are constantly improving their...

My Spouse Always Managed Our Finances. What Do I Do?

by erik@empirical360.com | Dec 28, 2016 | General

It is not uncommon for us to meet with a client whose spouse was responsible for paying debts, making investments, arranging for insurance and paying the taxes, but has become incapacitated or passed away.  The well spouse is left to deal with the emotions of losing...

Civil Litigation

by erik@empirical360.com | Dec 23, 2016 | Civil Litigation, General

Whether in court or through mediation, our litigation team has the skill, expertise, and knowledge of the court rules and system to take your case from start to finish. We can recommend which avenue is best for your particular case. In any litigation plaintiffs and...