A power of attorney allows someone to handle the care of the finances or affairs of another person. This can be done as a person ages and needs guidance or becomes unable to make sound decisions. It can also be useful if a person becomes disabled. Being a power of...
Most of us have at least a cursory knowledge of what estate planning is and why it’s important in general. But it’s important to know there are numerous options for estate planning which can address specific life situations, as well as remove burdens from and legally...
No one likes to think about the end of their life, but it’s important to do so in order to plan for the security of your family and property. It’s a daunting task and not only because it feels unpleasant. It’s hard to know what to do in order to make sure your family...
Everyone’s approach to will writing is a little bit different. This makes sense, because we each have a different communication style, personal assets, and all kinds of friends and family we’d like to leave things to. But a will is about more than things....
When planning your estate, it’s important to ensure that you complete it properly so your wishes are respected and your family will not be left with an estate hassle after you pass away. In my 20+ years of legal experience, I have witnessed cases where relatives of a...
There are many advantages to using a living trust instead of a will. A living trust will allow the successor trustee to manage your estate if you become incapacitated and cannot do it yourself. It also means that upon your death, all assets in the trust pass to the...
