What Legal Documents Would I Need To Establish Child Custody If Their Parents Were to Die?
Most parents have a plan in place for seeing that their children are cared for if they die. What is often overlooked is what will happen to their children should they become temporarily incapable of caring for them and only need someone to step in and take over parental duties for a short time. Short…
Celebrate Your Military Family, Improve Your Military Will
There’s an old military adage that says, “No good plan survives engagement.” While this quote’s timelessness must lend credit to its applicability in battle, it transcends its martial roots and applies equally as well to law. Especially Estate Law. Take for instance the idea of a Last Will and Testament. A Will is probably the…
Estate Planning: A Key Baby Boomer Family Value!
If you were born between 1946 and 1955, you are considered to be a “Baby Boomer.” If you are a Baby Boomer do not already have an estate plan established, you need one for your own sake and for your family’s. So, what is an estate plan and why is it important? In this article,…
What to Expect From (and How to Prepare For) an Initial Estate Planning Meeting
Whether you have met with an estate planning attorney before or it is your first time, it is important to understand how working with an Estate Lawyer is different than meeting with a traditional lawyer. This article will explain what is involved with such a consultation, and it may even inspire you to meet with…
How Becoming Incapacitated Can Affect Your Family
If you should become incapacitated at some point in your life, you can bet it will be both very scary and stressful for you and your family. Becoming incapacitated and unable to take care of your affairs, does not mean that you do not have a plan or say in your care and finances though….
How to Find a Living Trust Attorney Near Me
You have made the first step and have decided to set up a living trust. Now, you need an attorney to help you. You may be asking yourself, “where do I find a living trust attorney near me?” If you are in need of a local living trust attorney near you, here are some suggestions…
Four Benefits of Printing Out Your Guardianship Plan on Good Ol’ Paper
In today’s society, most things are done on the computer and saved to a hard drive. Important documents are very rarely printed out and filed in a file cabinet or folder. However, there are benefits to printing out legal documents including your guardianship plan. Here are four benefits of printing out your guardianship plan on…
What if I Become Incapacitated? Who Will Take Care of My Family?
Not being able to take care of your family or yourself can be a scary thought. Who will make all the important decisions about your finances, health, and important decisions about your family? There are some estate planning documents that will allow you to name someone to take care of you and your family. Let’s…
Pay For a Loved One’s Education With an Education Trust Fund
Today’s parents are all too familiar with the budget-busting cost of funding a child’s college education. It can be challenging enough to put aside sufficient savings for a single child’s education, but for multiple kids, the price tag can make donating a kidney for extra cash seem downright reasonable! In fact, a survey by…
What do I Need to Know About Tenancy by the Entirety?
Estate planning is a very important part of life that many people do not think about until they are retirement age or older. In some cases, that can be too late. Setting up an estate plan when you first get married is a significant step toward planning for your future. Ownership of your property…
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