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Beware of the quick estate plan:  why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

Beware of the quick estate plan: why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

A common way to avoid the time commitment in estate planning is to leave everything to direct beneficiaries or make someone a co-owner of all of your assets. This article looks at just one scenario where this will not work.

Testifying as a Witness in Family Court: Everything You Need to Know

I have to testify at a hearing in family court. What now? It was bound to happen, sooner or later. Your family law attorney has filed papers and negotiated for you while you got on with the business of living day to day, but now it's time to squeeze more time off from work because the court is...

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What to Try Before Filing a Guardianship Petition

I posted briefly about how a guardianship can be helpful if your loved one is unable to make decisions for herself. But before petitioning for guardianship, I always caution families to make sure it really is the best resort that serves your loved one's needs. There is no set list of what medical...

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Protecting Your Disabled Loved Ones Through a Guardianship

Every year, families face the need to help a disabled loved one receive appropriate care. Sometimes these needs are anticipated, such as a child who has always been disabled reaching the age of 18. Other times it is completely unexpected, such as when someone suffers a severe stroke or sudden...

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