The Great Banana Wars – Deconstructing a Marital Dispute
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Marital disputes are an inevitable fact of life. It is the way that couples deal with these disputes that makes the
Tiger Woods – Throw that Prenuptial Agreement Away! How a Prenuptial Agreement can Destroy a Marriage
by Laurie Israel, Esq. I’ve been hearing the sorry tale of Tiger Woods’ alleged deficits as a faithful husband to his beautiful Swedish wife, Elin
Why I Perform Weddings
by Laurie Israel, Esq. I have always cried at weddings. When I ponder as to why, I think that it is because I am …..genuinely
The Art of the Prenup — Use Sparingly
by Laurie Israel, Esq. It seems to be becoming more and more fashionable to have a prenuptial agreement. I get calls from people in their
5 Realities About Prenuptial Agreements — Why Having One May Be a Bad Choice For Your Marriage
by Laurie Israel, Esq. Recently many articles have been appearing on the internet extolling the virtues of entering into a prenuptial or premarital agreement prior
Watch Your Beneficiary Designations!
by Laurie Israel, Esq. You may have drafted your last will and testament, and perhaps other documents such as health care proxies and powers
Where There’s A Will — Why It’s Better to See An Attorney about a Will
by Laurie Israel, Esq. More articles about Divorce and Estate Planning Many individuals ponder over whether to make an appointment to consult an attorney when
Making End-of-Life Decisions
by Laurie Israel, Esq. In “Frank Talk About Care at Life’s End” (New York Times, 8/24/2010), Jane Brody discusses the recently enacted New York law
Pacemaker Can Destroy Goal of Living Will Directive
by Laurie Israel, Esq. An article appeared in The New York Times Magazine on June 20, 2010, entitled “What Broke My Father’s Heart” by
Elder Competency – When Can You Make Your Own Decisions?
by Laurie Israel, Esq. As we and our loved ones grow older, we start seeing and experiencing situations of decline – physical and mental. Yes,
Keeping Your Last Will and Testament Safe
by Laurie Israel, Esq. More articles about Divorce and Estate Planning Clients frequently ask me where to keep their signed Last Will and Testament. The
Ten Things I Hate About Prenuptial Agreements
by Laurie Israel, Esq. A significant part of my law practice is a steady stream of prenuptial agreements for clients who are embarking on marriage.