Setting Up a Trust for an Addicted Loved One

Setting Up a Trust for an Addicted Loved One

A trust does not guarantee that an addicted person will be protected from their own bad decisions, but it can be structured in a way that helps ensure that an inheritance is used to their benefit and not to their detriment. The Instructions Can Be Tailored to Meet...
Estate Planning for Beneficiaries with Substance Abuse Issues

Estate Planning for Beneficiaries with Substance Abuse Issues

There is not a one-size-fits-all solution for assisting a loved one who is dealing with substance abuse. What most experts agree on, though, is that you cannot force someone to undergo treatment. Family members can encourage recovery, but ultimately, the decision to...
Five Wishes Booklet

Five Wishes Booklet

Five Wishes is a document that helps you and the people in your life talk together about these important matters.  Its called an advance directive, because it helps you make decisions in advance that can direct your care later.  It is recognized as a legal document...
What is a Conservator?

What is a Conservator?

A Conservator is a court-appointed person who manages the financial affairs for a person who is unable to manage their affairs themselves (also known as the ward).  The conservator is responsible for managing the wards money and property and any other financial or...