3 Ways Your Last Will and Testament Can Get IgnoredIf you follow my blog you know how strongly I feel about all adults having a Last Will and Testament drawn up by an attorney. Without them, often our loved ones are left figuring out what we would want and arguing over what is right. But […]
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How Do You Start the End-of-Life Conversation?One of the biggest questions and concerns for clients seeking the services of an elder law attorney is allaying the fear that they cannot make medical decisions on their loved one’s behalf at a critical time. Documents such as an advance medical directive, a living will, a POLST, and […]
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What does a proper will contain?A Will, of course, is a legally binding document that identifies who should inherit a person’s property after they die. Of course, when making your Will, you want to ensure it contains all of the proper aspects. It’s not like you can exactly go back and fix any mistakes you […]
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What is a living trust? We have previously covered the basics of what a trust is. There are many different types of trusts to be learned. Let’s discuss “Inter Vivos”, or Living trusts. A living trust spells out what is to be done with your assets, dependents, and your heirs. It is created by you […]
Continue readingFamily Disputes With or Without a Will While it is important to ensure your loved ones are taken care of after you pass, it is also important to understand the conflicts families may endure over your estate after you pass. Disputes can arise, whether you have a Will or not, due to conflicting feelings, […]
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