Jerry, Author at Law Offices of Gerard Gjertsen

Parents of special needs children have special needs, too

JerryAugust 16, 2017August 16, 2017

(Photo: Courtesy) Las Cruces Sun-NewsPublished 9:40 a.m. MT Aug. 5, 2017 LAS CRUCES – As the parent of a special needs child, you know how rewarding — and challenging — caring for your loved one can be. And even though you’ve got it all under control right now, you can’t help worrying about the future. […]

Estate Planning: It’s Never Too Early to Draw Up a Will

JerryJuly 11, 2017August 16, 2017

APPALACHIAN DREAMER / FLICKR By EMILY WOODBURY & CHARITY NEBBE • 17 HOURS AGO Talk of Iowa TweetShareGoogle+Email When John Criss died in 2015 he bequeathed 5.7 million dollars to his hometown Sac City, but with a stipulation: all of the money must be spent on the beautification of the town. On this edition of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe explores Criss’ legacy […]

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts

JerryMarch 25, 2017August 16, 2017

Living Trust and Estate Planning Documents. DNY59/E+/Getty Images To Change or Not to Change a Trust By Julie Garber Updated February 04, 2017 When it comes to understanding trusts, knowing the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts is crucial. If you ask for a revocable trust and get an irrevocable one, or vice versa, the legal […]