When you create an estate plan, it is an admission of your mortality. But even if you accept that you are not going to live forever, you may be slower to face the possibility that you could become incapacitated before you die. Although it can be an uncomfortable topic, incapacity is an essential but often […]
When you hear the words “Estate Plan” you may immediately think of a Will or a Trust, those final set of instructions of what to do with money and property after you have passed away. However, ask any estate planning attorney, and you’ll learn that a complete estate plan involves a collection of documents which […]
Even if you do not listen to pop music, it has been hard to ignore the recent news about Britney Spears and the #FreeBritney movement trending on social media. What is this movement all about? And why should average Americans care? Let’s take a walkthrough of conservatorships and some of their pitfalls. In 2008, pop […]
Even if you are currently the picture of good health, you may suddenly become too ill to make healthcare decisions for yourself or become unconscious after an accident, needing someone to stand in your shoes to make medical decisions for you. A medical power of attorney is a crucial part of your estate plan that […]
