Often clients come to us and ask about Do Not Resuscitate orders (DNRs), otherwise known as Living Wills. What they entail is both simple and complex wherein it is in essence a legal document that empowers someone to make the decision to take you off...
One question we always get asked is what happens if I die without a will? And that is a really good question. Most people just assume that when they pass without a will their estate will just be divided up without any problems. Unfortunately, it...
In domestic abuse and divorce law situations, pets can often be a focal point of conflict and continued control of an abused partner. Though often overlooked, pets are important parts of people’s lives and when a relationship becomes toxic the couple’s pets often can become...
Do you have a properly executed durable power of attorney? If not, you are leaving your financial affairs in a potential hazardous state and should consider hiring an estate planning attorney. What is a Durable Power of Attorney? A durable power of attorney, otherwise known as a DPA, is...
If there is one legal document you should have it is a will. When a person dies without having first been advised to write a will, state law determines how that person’s assets will be distributed. It doesn’t matter if you’ve told someone close to...