Just as we create estate plans for our eventual demise, we also need to plan ahead for the possibility that we will become sick and unable to make our own medical decisions. Medical science has created many miracles, among them the technology to keep patients alive...
When planning your estate it is important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate is the process through which a court determines how to distribute your property after you die. Some assets are distributed to heirs by the court...
Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions due to a mental disability, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker, often called a...
Is a will created on a tablet, mobile phone or computer valid? An Ohio judge says yes, but most states have not addressed the issue. As electronic devices become more commonplace, this question will inevitably arise more frequently. Javier Castro was in the hospital...
Is a will created on a tablet, mobile phone or computer valid? An Ohio judge says yes, but most states have not addressed the issue. As electronic devices become more commonplace, this question will inevitably arise more frequently. Javier Castro was in the hospital...
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...
