How a QDRO Co-Counsel is Like a Plumber
Thirteen months ago, we bought our first house. It was a bit of a surprise that we were able to, given that my wife is a medical resident making the equivalent of minimum wage and we live in the most expensive city in the United States, short of the Bay Area. But, we pooled our […]
5 Reasons Every Parent Needs an Estate Plan
Five years ago, I did not need a will. I had a beautiful dog, Moustakas, and a mountain of law school debt. If I died, I knew that a couple of relatives would fight over the dog but, in the end, he would definitely be taken care of. Today is different: I am married to […]
I’ve Never Faced My Own Mortality Until Now, And I Have No Plan
I have a confession to make: I do not have an estate plan. That sounds shocking coming from an estate planning attorney, but it is true. Until a couple of years ago, I had no one to plan for and no assets that I cared about. If I died, I was leaving behind a mountain […]
Stock Market & Economy Are Tanking: What Happens With My QDRO & Retirement?
We have a lot to worry about these days — an unprecedented pandemic is sweeping our world, putting the lives of ourselves and our families in jeopardy. Beyond that, the worldwide stay-at-home orders, while saving lives, have wreaked utter havoc on economies. Not only are we suffering medically, but our lifestyles and finances are suffering […]
5 Factors That Determine How Long it Takes to Get a QDRO Done
By far, the most frequent question I get on Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) is about the timetable: “How long does a QDRO take?” And while most lawyers will just say, “it depends,” I usually give a much more long-winded version of that. Here goes. How Long Does a QDRO Take? The average QDRO takes […]