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Powers of Attorney and Legal Age of Majority

Powers of Attorney and Legal Age of Majority

It may be difficult to imagine that your child who once needed you for everything has suddenly become an adult when he reaches 18 (depending on the state). Now they are free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card,…

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

There are specific and quite different benefits to wills and trusts in relation to estate planning. Each state has specific laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in…

A Child’s Inheritance in a Will

A Child’s Inheritance in a Will

There is a situation few of us care to think about when we are considering transferring our property to our children. What should happen to our property if our children die before us? I read that when making a will,…

Partnering With Your Spouse or Partner to Plan Your Estate

Partnering With Your Spouse or Partner to Plan Your Estate

An estate plan that is comprehensive requires careful thought and discussion with your spouse. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you…

Estate Planning: What You Need to Know

Estate Planning: What You Need to Know

Despite its reputation as a rite of passage for the very wealthy, estate planning is simply the accumulation of real estate an individual owns, and most people own some or all of their own property. Property ownership includes individual as…

The Combination of Estate Planning and Elder Law Equals Life Care Planning

The Combination of Estate Planning and Elder Law Equals Life Care Planning

Elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences between them. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and…

How Do Advance Directives Work?

How Do Advance Directives Work?

Winnie’s nursing home room door is open, and Kevin is standing in front of it, tears running down his cheeks. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately,…

There Are Several Reasons Why a Will Is Important

There Are Several Reasons Why a Will Is Important

Based on results of a Caring.com survey, Americans who have a will have experienced a modest increase of 2.5 percent over the last year. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in 2021 versus…

A List of Five Essential Legal Documents

A List of Five Essential Legal Documents

It is imperative that every American has an estate plan in place if they wish to protect themselves and their loved ones. Making sound decisions regarding finances and healthcare can become challenging as you age due to diminished mental capacity…

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