by Brian Douglas | Oct 1, 2017 | Real Estate
The perfect situation in administering an estate involves a relative coming forward with the will of the deceased, entering it in probate court and everything goes according to the wishes of the testator, with the estate being quickly and successfully closed. However,...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 15, 2017 | Estate Planning
After becoming newlyweds, a couple is no longer just two individuals but rather a family. They want to look out for their family, right? That means a lot more than just setting up house and joint bank accounts. It also means making sure their estate plan will provide...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of the most important decisions an individual has to make when creating your estate plan is deciding who will be the estate’s executor, also known as a personal representative in many states. This person is the individual who will be essentially closing up the...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 16, 2017 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Estate planning involves much more than a Trust or Last Will and Testament. Several other documents need to be prepared to fully ensure your estate planning needs are covered. These include a power of attorney, as well as a living will or advanced care directives. A...
by Brian Douglas | Aug 1, 2017 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Everyone is looking for ways to save a little money, even when it comes to creating an estate plan. The rise of DIY legal sites has led many people to believe they do not need to hire the professional services of an attorney to prepare their estate plan. After all,...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
In most wills, the decision-making on what happens to the deceased’s personal effects is left to the personal representative. Depending on who is appointed, it may not be necessary to list who gets what if the selected personal representative is trustworthy enough to...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Generally after being involved in a car accident, people are more focused on their physical injuries. After undergoing a medical examination to determine the extent of bodily injuries involved, it is imperative to pursue the course of treatment prescribed for healing...
by Brian Douglas | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Traumatic brain injuries occur when the head is struck, jerked, or penetrated by any foreign object. Injuries can be sustained in the range of mild to severe. In a mild brain injury loss of full conscious awareness may persist for some time. The majority of all...