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October 8, 2025
Is a Handwritten Will Valid in New Mexico?
Picture this: You’re at home, writing down who you want to get your things—like your house or car—after you’re gone. You use a plain...
October 1, 2025
How to Set Up an LLC as an S Corp in Albuquerque
If you’re starting a business in Albuquerque, you might be thinking about forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). An LLC is great...
September 24, 2025
How to Set Up a Sole Proprietorship in Albuquerque
Step 0: Be Sure You Are Choosing Your Ideal Business Structure (Why a Sole Proprietorship Might Not Be the Best Choice) Before you...
September 17, 2025
Should You Put Your House in a Trust? A Simple Guide
Owning a house is a big deal for most people. It’s where you live, make memories, and maybe even plan to pass it down to your family one...
September 10, 2025
Why Set Up a Gun Trust? A Brief Introduction
If you own firearms, you might have heard of something called a “gun trust.” It’s a legal tool that helps people manage their guns,...
September 8, 2025
Why Some People Wish They’d Picked a Will Over a Trust
When it comes to planning what happens to your assets after you’re gone, you’ve got options. The two biggest are setting up a trust or...
September 6, 2025
Common Mistakes When Setting Up a Trust
Trusts are a great way to pass on money or property to your family or loved ones after you’re gone. They can also help avoid some legal...
August 27, 2025
The Top Mistakes People Make When Planning Their Estate
Estate planning might sound boring or complicated, but it’s really just about deciding who gets your property and money after you’re...
August 20, 2025
What's a Personal Property Memorandum and How Does It Work in New Mexico?
Have you ever thought about who should get your favorite necklace, that old family rocking chair, or maybe a special painting after...
August 13, 2025
Why You Might Want a Trust Protector
Imagine you’ve set up a trust—a legally binding document that says how your money or property should be handled after you’re gone or if...
August 6, 2025
Do All Wills Have to Go Through Probate in New Mexico?
If someone passes away and leaves a will, you might wonder: Does that will always have to go through a process called probate? In New...
July 30, 2025
How to Create a Valid Will in New Mexico: A Simple Guide
Creating a will might sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. A will is a technical document that says what you want to happen to...
July 23, 2025
Why You Might Want a Trust Instead of Just a Will
When you’re planning what happens to your stuff after you’re gone, you’ve probably heard about a will . It’s a legal paper that says who...
July 16, 2025
What Happens If You Don't Make an Estate Plan?
You’ve worked hard your whole life. You’ve got a house, some savings, a car or two, maybe other valuable assets. What happens if you...
July 9, 2025
Who’s in Charge? Power of Attorney vs. Executor of an Estate
When someone gets sick, grows old, or passes away, figuring out who handles their affairs can get tricky. Two big roles come up a lot:...
July 2, 2025
Why Everyone Needs a Simple Estate Plan
Death isn’t fun to think about, but it happens to all of us. If you don’t plan ahead, your stuff—like your money, house, or even your...
June 25, 2025
Understanding Succession Planning vs. Estate Planning
Have you ever wondered what happens to your stuff or your business when you’re not around anymore? That’s where succession planning and...
June 18, 2025
Understanding Probate vs. Estate Planning: What's the Difference?
When someone passes away, their belongings—like their house, car, or money—need to be handled somehow. Two terms you might hear are...
June 3, 2025
What Is the Most Important Decision in Estate Planning?
Estate planning is about deciding what happens to your stuff after you’re gone. Stuff like your money, house, or favorite things. In...




























































