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What is a Holographic Will?
What is a holographic will? A holographic will is a handwritten will signed exclusively by the individual making the will. State laws vary regarding the…
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What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
What is a guardian ad litem? A guardian ad litem represents the best interests of a child in court. A guardian ad litem can also…More…
How Hard is it to Terminate Guardianship?
How hard is it to terminate guardianship? Legal guardianship remains an important protection that allows one compassionate person to care for another. The practice is…More…
What is a Ward of the Court?
What is a ward of the court? People become wards of the court, or state, because they are unable to take care of themselves at…More…
What is a Plenary Guardian?
What is a plenary guardian? If you have a teenage child or young adult child with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), you may have…More…
How To Prevent My Child from Becoming a Ward of the Court
How can you prevent your child from becoming a ward of the court? If something happens to you and you’re unable to care for your…More…
Tenancy By the Entirety in Idaho Explained
When you’re married in Idaho, real estate and other property you acquire during the marriage is community property equally owned by the spouses. If one…More…
What Do I Need to Know about a Power of Attorney in WA State?
What do you need to know about a power of attorney in Washington state? A power of attorney gives a loved one the legal authority…More…
How Should I Plan for Temporary Guardianship in My Family Protection Plan?
How should you plan for temporary guardianship? A temporary guardian assumes the role for a limited amount of time. You may need sudden medical care,…More…
Disinheriting a Child and Other Considerations of a Last Will and Testament
Are you considering disinheriting a child? Leaving your children out of your will is not a decision that is taken lightly. But sometimes there are…More…
What to Know During the Guardianship Nomination Process
Do you know about the guardianship nomination process? If something happened to you and you were unable to take care of yourself or your children,…More…
The Importance of Power of Attorney During Estate Planning
What is the importance of power of attorney? Your estate planning has many different parts that all need to move in the same direction in…More…
Maximizing Tax Umbrellas for Estates
How can you maximize tax umbrellas? Estate tax can rip as much as 40% of your family’s assets from them, depending on the value of your…More…
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?
Do you feel confused when people start talking about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? If so, you are not alone. One study found that only…More…
Is Your Last Will and Testament Legally Binding?
Is your last will and testament legally binding? According to a recent survey, 60% of people in the US do not have a will or a…More…
10 Tips to Finding an Elder Law Attorney You Can Trust
Do you need to find an elder law attorney you can trust? 1 out of 10 older people experiences a form of abuse. It could…More…