power of attorney
18th November 2021
For some people, choosing trusted decision makers is easy; for others, it may be more difficult due to tense family circumstances, geography, or the lack of living family members. While most advisors and attorneys counsel clients to choose family members or close friends, this may not always be an option. But have no fear. You can consider hiring someone if you do not have a family member or close friend to appoint to one of these important positions.
11th November 2021
For singles, having an estate plan is important to ensure that your wishes are carried out during your life and after your death. If such worries are preventing you from completing your estate plan, we are here to help you.
4th November 2021
Once an individual turns 18 years old, he or she is no longer a minor. This means that the hospitals and doctor’s offices must safeguard the patient’s information from everyone, including the parents. While it makes sense that a legal adult would be the one in charge of his or her own medical information, this can pose some problems for young adults.
28th October 2021
When you were a minor (under the age of 18), your parents were considered your legal guardians and were responsible for making all of your decisions for you. Now that you are an adult, their legal authority is very limited if not completely gone. Although this new found freedom may sound exciting, there are a few things you need to consider.
12th August 2021
Comprehensive estate planning is more than your legacy after death, avoiding probate, and saving on taxes. Good estate planning includes a plan in place to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated during your life and can no longer make decisions for yourself.
20th September 2020
Let’s face it, whether it’s choice or circumstance, everyone who has a child is not always ready to be a parent. These situations will often arise because the parent is very young themselves. In other situations, the parent is serving in the military or has a job that has taken them far away from a support system. An altogether different scenario is because the parent is struggling with substance use issues or criminality.
Whatever the case may be, well-meaning grandparents and extended family members want to ensure the safety and well-being of their minor loved ones.