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When is it the right time to plan an estate? The question may remind some of the old joke "don't think of an elephant." Obviously, you have to think of an elephant if someone says it. So, if you can ask if you should plan your estate, you probably should. It's not...
If you have elderly or very ill parents or grandparents or other relatives, the time may come when they can no longer care for themselves. Should that unfortunate day come, you might find yourself in the unenviable position of having to determine whether or not to...
Losing your mother was hard, so it wasn't easy to sort through her personal papers and other items -- but you knew it was a necessary task. For one thing, you needed to find her will.The only problem is that you found three wills instead of just one. All three wills...
Anybody can end up needing a conservator. Young children who are left without parents due to illness or accidents may need them. So, too, may younger adults who suffer from severe developmental disorders or other conditions. Seniors may need them due to advancing...
It's that time of year again: You should review your estate plans to see if they still meet your needs. Estate planning is seldom a "one and done" type of experience. Because life is full of changes and surprises, it's smart to go over your plans every year around...
Creating a strong will and estate plan is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your legacy and property pass on to the people and organizations that matter to you. Unfortunately, the process of executing a person's wishes after they pass away can cause a...
Whether you call it a "health care proxy" or medical power of attorney, taking on the responsibility for someone else's medical treatment can be a daunting task. Do you have what it takes? Here are some of the questions you need to ask yourself: 1. Have you had a...
You've amassed a few significant assets in your lifetime, but you don't have any direct descendants and no other relatives you care to consider your heirs. So, how do you decide who should be the beneficiary of your estate?This is an important question. If you don't...
When a family member dies, your grief can be compounded by shock and outrage if the will doesn't match up with your expectations. Could the will be a fraud? Is that even your loved one's actual signature? Here are some reasons you should be suspicious: 1. It excludes...
Are you contemplating trying to obtain guardianship over a minor sibling?There are a lot of unfortunate reasons that an adult might want to become the legal guardian of their minor brother or sister. For example, sometimes parents die, leaving the minor without a...