May 18, 2022 | Guardianship
You’ve packed up the mini-fridge and twin XL sheets, but there may be something even more important you’re forgetting as you prepare your teen for college—establishing his or her Power of Attorney (POA). While many people tend to focus on POAs for the elderly, or for... Read More
Mar 14, 2022 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Trusts & Probates
The legal work involved in a typical divorce already can be draining for most individuals, but estate planning is an important piece that’s often forgotten in the typical separation process. A divorce changes your life, so it’s critical that those changes also are... Read More
Oct 15, 2020 | Guardianship
Turning 18 is usually associated with the beginning of adulthood. It’s the age at which most people graduate high school, can vote and choose to live independently. However, things may look a little different for those with special needs, depending on their ability to... Read More
Aug 18, 2020 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Trusts & Probates
You’ve successfully completed all of your important documents: your Last Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney and Trust. You’re feeling good and now you can rest easy until the end of your time, right? Maybe. A lot can change between now and ten, twenty or forty years... Read More
Nov 21, 2018 | Guardianship
No one ever wants to think about their own death or funeral, but one of the best things you can do for your survivors is to pre-plan, and, if possible, pre-pay for your funeral. When you do not pre-plan or pre-pay, then clearly it is up to your family or friends to do... Read More
Sep 1, 2016 | Guardianship
Guardianship is primarily intended to protect adults who are, or have become, mentally incapable of addressing their own affairs. The Probate Court oversees the guardianship process. Guardianships were already cumbersome, and they became even more so when procedures... Read More