This office has been involved in a number of will contests. There is a specific procedure to be followed. You must file an appearance before the return date of a formal proceeding; or file your own petition for formal administration of contesting a...
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Living Will Basics Anyone 18 or older and of sound mind can make a living will. It must generally be witnessed by two adults who aren't responsible for your medical care or related to you by blood, marriage or adoption. A living will only...
There are many scammers out there trying to get your money. Please heed the following if you get a call: Warning Signs You get an unsolicited call from someone claiming to work for SSA. Except in rare circumstances, you will not get a call from...
Consider a Qualified Personal Residence Trust for Your Vacation Property Do you own a beach house, ski chalet, resort condo or other vacation getaway? Perhaps it's the place where cherished family...
Here are seven critical documents necessary to cover the aspects of a well-devised estate plan. 1. Last Will & Testament The fundamental purpose of a will is to outline who will receive your assets upon your death. Another important purpose of a...
When mental incapacity arises, attention is often directed to the asset management problems, but equal and sometimes greater problems related to health care decisions are also presented. Perhaps too much attention had been placed on the ultimate...
One item that is important enough to note that we want it posted on the office Facebook and whatever personal Facebook would post it, is the matter of fees. First, court costs are what they are. It would be the same if you did it yourself. One thing...
Had a very satisfied client in the office recently who exulted over the fact that we had been able to draft a will, get a power of attorney and other documents in a simple, non-legalese way that he could understand; not be mystified by legal jargon,...
Estate plans need to be updated periodically, especially by older adults. Frequently revising your estate plans is important as you age because your circumstances change ore frequently than at previous points in your life. While you and your estate...
(Taken from The Norwood Local Town Pages August 2020) In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning documents. If you are considering writing your own will or using...
