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Driving is a privilege and freedom which most people do not want to let go of, especially as they age.  When it becomes necessary to have a discussion about giving up driving with a loved one, it [...]

When a hospital or health care provider asks a patient who their emergency contact is, many patients incorrectly assume that their emergency contact is able to make medical decisions for them.  [...]

If you have been nominated as personal representative in the will of someone who has died, you should hire an attorney to represent you throughout the probate process.  Probate cases can become [...]

While everyone needs individualized legal advice on what language their estate planning documents should contain, the following are some of the most common and important clauses which should be [...]

To minimize your family’s level of distress and conflict after your death, consider writing a letter of instruction to ensure they understand and will honor your desires.  This letter is not to [...]

You may have done estate planning to designate who your major assets, such as homes, vehicles, and life insurance policies, will be passed along to but incorporating smaller personal belongings [...]

It is important for Trustees of irrevocable life insurance trusts to understand their duties which exist even while the insured is alive.  Some of the most important duties are: The Trustee must [...]

            Probate disputes can become time consuming and expensive processes which is why many prefer to settle outside of court through arbitration or mediation as alternatives to a full court [...]

When an individual goes to the hospital, they may not be admitted right away.  If one is not “admitted” to the hospital, Medicare will not pay for hospitalization and a patient may have a large [...]

If for financial or tax reasons you do not wish to receive an asset for which you are a beneficiary, you can use a qualified disclaimer to pass this asset instead to other listed beneficiaries.  [...]