Nomination of Guardian

If a loved one suddenly becomes incapacitated without a power of attorney, who makes decisions on their behalf? You can petition the court to become the legal guardian of a minor child or incapacitated adult if the person did not name an agent under power of attorney (or in the case of a child, did…

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Guardianship Disputes: What Decisions Can the Court Make?

When the court appoints a guardian, disputes can arise between the ward, the guardian, friends, or family members. If you disagree about who the guardian should be or if a guardian is necessary in the first place, having a lawyer on your side can help you navigate the guardianship petition or appointment. Why Would a…

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The Benefits of the Three-Legged Stool Approach to Estate Planning

Generations of retirees have relied on the well-known three-legged stool model of estate planning. Employee pensions, personal savings, and Social Security formed three stable legs that propped up a secure retirement plan.  Fast forward to today, when most companies have phased out pensions and the future of Social Security isn’t looking so secure anymore. How do you…

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What is Probate Administration and How Does It Work?

After someone dies, the legal process begins to substantiate their will and determine who receives the assets of the deceased person’s estate. In many cases, the court must appoint a representative for the deceased person to gather the deceased person’s assets, pay debts and handle the distribution of property to the heirs. The court-supervised administration…

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Understanding Trust Administration and How We Can Help

An estate’s trustee must juggle an extensive list of responsibilities to provide closure to beneficiaries. In this article, we discuss the roles and responsibilities involved in Trust Administration and how we can help. What Is Trust Administration? Trust administration can be overly complicated if you don’t have proper assistance. Trust administration typically encompasses distributing the…

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