Estate Planning

When someone passes away, one of the first questions I am often asked is if creditors can take part of the estate assets to settle debts. Another related questi ...

We lawyers prepare powers-of-attorney documents so that when our clients can no longer act for themselves, the documents will convey on other trusted people the ...

You may think your living will is in order, including instructions regarding resuscitation commonly referred to as a DNR (do not resuscitate). While your wishes ...

Your right to vote is a fundamental lynchpin of what it means to be a citizen – yet you could lose your right if you become a ward in a guardianship. Having a s ...

For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comf ...

You wouldn’t believe how often a Last Will and Testament goes missing. You also wouldn't believe what a mess that causes for the heirs. Most people think ...

Yuck what a thought! But every estate plan should address this possibility. Most people plan to pass their assets on to the next generation … to their sons o ...

Thinking about death is uncomfortable and thinking about our own death is something all of us tend to avoid with a passion. It also explains why so many people ...

So you say all you need is a simple Will. Are you really sure about that? If your goal is simply to pass on your assets to your heirs, you might be right. O ...