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It is commonly said that our parents change our diapers in our infancy, and then we must change theirs in their dotage. The point of this phrase is not to imply that you have a literal responsibility for bathroom care for your aging loved ones so much as it is that...
Individuals tend to repeatedly hear that they need to sit down and draft a will as they get older. They're often told that their assets may go to someone other than those they intended unless they document their wishes. Wills aren't just for older people, though....
One of the biggest things someone can ask you to do is to take on the responsibility of being their medical power of attorney.Also called a health care proxy, you would be called into action only when your friend or relative was unable to make their own medical...
Trusts are designed to pass wealth from one generation to the next in a smooth, organized way. Trustees have a pretty big job -- and they're expected to do their best to comply with the expectations placed upon them. But what happens if you think the trustee isn't up...
Children are no longer children when they reach the age of 18. With the exception of consuming alcohol, people in Connecticut arrive at all adult privileges on the 18th birthday. Before then, however, someone must be legally responsible for their behavior and...
When you were growing up together, you felt like you always fought with your siblings. Life was good -- your family was very well off and you always had everything you wanted -- but you just couldn't seem to get along. Then you went to college, started your own...
When you craft your estate plans, you certainly want your wishes to be followed -- and that means making certain that you don't accidentally invalidate your will. It can happen easier than you think. A lot of people get into trouble because they use generic wills that...
Asking the court to give you control of your mother's or father's life is a big step to take -- and nobody should pursue a guardianship over another adult unless they're ready for the responsibility. Guardianship will give you court-ordered authority to make decisions...
When you're the trustee of someone's estate, you have to take reasonable steps to identify and locate that person's heirs. In today's world of highly mobile people, that's not always easy -- but not doing so can create massive headaches. An inadequate search can even...
Your estate plan is something that helps to protect your family members when you pass away. You probably spent considerable time getting everything set how you wanted it, but there might be some questions from your family members about what the plan entails. Taking...