There’s no doubt that lawyers speak a language all their own, but when it comes to wills or probate matters, knowing a few key terms can go along way toward streamlining the process and improving your understanding of what your lawyer is talking about. Here are some of the more commonly heard terms: Power of [...]
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The Vocabulary of Wills and Probate
September 16th, 2010 · Comments Off
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Choosing A Guardian
July 28th, 2010 · Comments Off
Choosing a guardian for your minor children can be the hardest part of any parent’s estate plan. It is not easy to contemplate your own mortality or the idea of someone else, no matter how loving they may be, raising your child. However, a few moments spent thinking about what you value in life and [...]
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Two Must Have Legal Documents For Every Adult
July 21st, 2010 · Comments Off
Estate planning runs from doing nothing at all to the elaborate and complex. But, regardless of what type of estate plan you have, there are two legal documents every adult should have. If you are over 18, you should have a Health Care Directive and a Durable Power of Attorney. Should you ever be hospitalized [...]
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