Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th?

Why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th?

We look to July 4th the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. There are many dates that could be used; why do we use July 4th? Here are other dates that could have been used to celebrate the birth of the United States: April 1775: The start...

Is Joint Tenancy Better than Having a Will or Trust?

As Estate attorneys, we have been asked this question many times. You may have heard of joint tenancy with respect to property ownership, but joint tenancy can be used in other ways. What exactly is joint tenancy? It is defined as the holding of an estate or property...