A Medical Power of Attorney is a document that is signed by a principal. This signer must be a competent adult. The document directs a person that the principal trusts to act as an agent and make healthcare decisions on the principal’s behalf should the principal be unable to make […]
What is an Estate Plan? Many people think they do not need to concern themselves with “estate planning” because they believe that they do not have an “estate”. Or, people believe that their estate does not have great value. For these reasons, people put off planning for the future. What […]
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Inheritance and Probate Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. Inheritance and Probate When a person passes away, in some situations, the estate must be settled through a legal process known as probate. This is an important step for beneficiaries to receive assets from the […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Prenup Digital Privacy Clauses Most Recently Updated August 9, 2018. “I love my fiance, but I recognize that our marriage might not last forever. My parents divorced and used all means possible to make each other look bad. I have heard about Digital Privacy […]
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Encouraging an Elderly Parent to Plan Their Estate Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “My father does not have an estate plan. Any advice on how I should convince him to get one?” Encouraging an Elderly Parent to Plan Their Estate Preparing a plan for […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Pennsylvania Contract to Will Most Recently Updated August 9, 2018. “I love my wife, but she is an Ohio State Buckeye Graduate. We have no children, and I know if I die first she will change her Will to give all our money to […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Keeping the Family Home in the Family Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “I am the first homeowner in my family, and I worry that someday my children might need to return home to collect themselves. While I am alive, I will always keep […]
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Viking Specific Funeral Directives Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “I am proud of my Norse heritage, and at my death, I want a Viking Funeral. My husband said he would not carry out my wish. How do I make my family give me […]
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Estate Planning Document Safekeeping while Traveling Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “My husband and I are traveling to New York and then upwards to New England and Canada for the next month. Should we do anything or leave any estate planning documents around […]
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Pros and Cons of a Living Trust Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. Pros and Cons of a Living Trust A living trust is just like a will. It is a legal document. It spells out all of their desires regarding assets, dependents, and heirs. […]
