Despite its reputation as a rite of passage for the very wealthy, estate planning is simply the accumulation of real estate an individual owns, and most people own some or all of their own property. Property ownership includes individual as well as jointly owned bank accounts, stocks and bonds, retirement
Although elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, they differ significantly. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and preserve a family legacy. Estate planning lets families: Name guardians for minor
The term conservatorship is used in law to refer to guardianships over adults. Someone (or more people) can make decisions on behalf of another. The conservator is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the conservatee is the adult who needs help with their financial, health care, living
No matter what your orientation is, estate planning is essential to protecting your loved ones. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your desire to permit your partner to make decisions for your care should you
Anyone can become incapacitated at any time due to trauma or disease. It happens to people every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, stroke, and brain death. Some people
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