There are strict rules governing lawyers’ professional responsibility to be ethical. The very first rule is that a lawyer has the duty to be competent in his representation of a client and to maintain competence by keeping up-to-date with any changes in the practice of...
Many of us know someone who suffers with a form Dementia, the most common being Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia in all its forms slowly rips independence away from those who suffer its ravages. While no amount of planning can eliminate the emotional pain encountered when a...
The need to establish guardianship rarely emanates from a joyous occasion. Traditionally, a guardian for an adult is needed in cases of incapacity or diminishing capacity resulting from a disabling condition. There are two primary ways to obtain guardianship for an adult: Reactively file an Application...
Agent – a person who is authorized to act on behalf of another Estate Administration – the process of settling an estate after someone dies Executor – the person you designate in your last will and testament who will work with the attorney to settle your estate Grantor Trust – any trust over which...
Step 1: Find an Attorney Establishing an estate plan may seem daunting, but the first step is to locate a competent attorney who can guide you through the entire process and ensure that your assets will pass to the right people with minimal delays and costs....
Guardianship Questions: Q. If my spouse and I die together, where would our children live for the first day or week or month until a judge can determine who will be their guardian? What if there are relatives we absolutely don't want them to live with,...
A blended family is one that includes at least one spouse with a child or children from a prior marriage. The structure of a blended family can vary greatly and can include a husband with his own children, a wife with her own children, and...
Most people do not want to think about the possibility of spending time in a nursing home. However, a large percentage of the population spend a portion of their life in a long-term care facility and, if they do not plan in advance, they may...