Unclaimed property laws enable individuals to recover lost assets. However, navigating the process requires knowing where to look and how to file a claim.

Ensure your college-bound child’s safety and peace of mind with essential legal documents for college students. HIPAA waivers, powers of attorney, and other documents are indispensable.

A life estate can help families smoothly transfer property, but what happens when circumstances change? Learn how these arrangements work, the pros and cons, and what legal steps are needed to remove someone from a life estate when it no longer meets your family’s needs.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your estate plan. Just like cleaning your home, updating your documents ensures everything is in order. Now is the perfect time to review your estate planning documents and ensure confidence in your legacy. Plus, join E-Law on Thursday, May 8 from 9 AM to 1 PM for our Annual Shred Day benefiting Safe Haven Animal Rescue and get rid of your old documents safely!

If you’re 73 or older, you must take an IRA distribution each year. But withdrawing more than the minimum could lower future taxes, benefit your heirs, or support estate planning goals. Learn smart strategies to make the most of your retirement income in Las Cruces.

Estate planning for families with stepparents and stepchildren can be complex. Failing to update documents, choosing conflicting executors, or relying on verbal agreements can lead to legal battles. Clear wills, trusts, and powers of attorney help ensure assets are distributed fairly and family conflicts are minimized.

A will and a power of attorney serve different purposes in estate planning. A will outlines how your assets are distributed after death, while a power of attorney allows someone to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated. Having both ensures your wishes are properly carried out.

A living will and an advance directive help protect your medical wishes if you’re unable to communicate. In New Mexico, an advance directive is required and includes a living will and a healthcare proxy. Planning ahead ensures your decisions are honored in a medical crisis.