Some adults may be incapable of caring for themselves in a reasonable way. When this occurs, guardianship is established to ensure there is a competent person available to see to…
An advance healthcare directive, sometimes called a “living will,” protects your right to choose what medical treatments you do and do not want when you reach the end of your…
The end of a marriage can change your life in ways you don’t expect. Divorce can be a stressful and exhausting process, but it doesn’t always end right after the…
At the start of 2020, the Secure Act took effect and left many people wondering about retirement plans and estate plans. In a scramble to help clients update plans and…
Some people feel satisfied making regular donations to a cause. However, you may want to set up an operation that raises money for your cause and endures beyond your lifetime.…
Being named a personal representative, also known as an executor, in a loved one’s will is a huge responsibility. The executor of a will has many duties, from paying beneficiaries…
Starting and growing a small business usually requires a tremendous amount of time, money and effort. Still, most small business owners do not have a succession plan. It takes time…
Creating a special needs trust is necessary if you have a child or dependent with special needs. However, persons with special needs often benefit from supplemental Security income (SSI) government…
When you take on the duties of administrator of someone’s estate or trustee of someone’s trust, you become a fiduciary. FindLaw explains that as such, you must work for the…
There are many examples of trusts when you get into estate planning. It is why you might want a second opinion since there is such a range to consider. You…