Questions to Ask Yourself During a Disaster

Questions to Ask Yourself During a Disaster

Amid a disaster, you may find yourself facing many questions without ready answers. An emergency is a time to act decisively. The more you think through potential problems ahead of time, the better prepared you and your family will be to respond in ways that keep...
The Potentially High Price of Estate Litigation

The Potentially High Price of Estate Litigation

Many people see the dramatic court battles on television and assume that filing a lawsuit is the quickest way to find justice or closure. But in real life, estate litigation rarely unfolds like a courtroom drama. It can be expensive, slow, invasive, and emotionally...
Why Families Go to Court

Why Families Go to Court

Families like to think that they are strong enough to weather difficult times and that nothing could be harder than losing a loved one. But grief does not always bring people together. It can just as easily push family members apart, especially when suspicions are...
What to Consider When Selecting Personal Care Decision-Makers

What to Consider When Selecting Personal Care Decision-Makers

These roles often feel like the most difficult to fill because you are asking someone to look after your safety and welfare as well as that of any pets you may have. Accordingly, each role has unique considerations:   Agent under a medical power of attorney. This...
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Fiduciary

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Fiduciary

A comprehensive estate plan does more than direct who will receive your money and property after your death. It also provides instructions for managing your affairs during your lifetime and identifies the people who will act for you if you are unable to act for...