As an adult of any age, it is a good idea to have your estate plan in writing. Your estate plan should consist of a durable power of attorney, a release of information form, advanced directives, a living will, and a regular will. 1. Durable Power of Attorney You want to have more than a power of attorney in place, you want to have a durable power of attorney in place.…
Read More »Were you injured by someone else’s actions? If it wasn’t your fault and if you had nothing to do with the cause, you shouldn’t have to pay for your recovery. Even if you need to pay a few hospital bills and repair bills as you figure out what to do, you’re entitled to reimbursement and other potential forms of compensation. Here are a few injury compensation scenarios to help you find one or more avenues of satisfaction for your injury.…
Read More »You have spent a lifetime building up wealth and an estate. You want to leave it to the designated heirs. Usually, this is a straightforward process with the help of an estate planning attorney. However, there are some unusual complications that can occur. Your Heirs Are Adopted Adopted heirs may find it difficult to claim what is theirs because of certain laws in certain states. It becomes even more complicated if the birth parents of the adopted heir re-enter your adopted child’s life.…
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