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Who Should You Choose As Your Power Of Attorney?
If you are considering creating an estate plan, one of the key legal documents you'll need is a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can help manage your finances, assist with legal transactions, and even help make decisions regarding your medical care. Choosing the...
Why Hiring a Real Estate Agent is Important
Whether you’re interested in purchasing or selling a home, an experienced real estate agent can help the process run much more smoothly. A real estate agent represents your interests in a real estate transaction, and their work will save you time, energy, and stress....
Understanding Quiet Title Actions
When you purchase a home or a piece of real estate, you want to make sure that the property title is free and clear. If not, “clouds” on the title can lead to future problems related to ownership or the ability to secure mortgage financing. For those who may be...
What are the Differences Between a Guardian and a Conservator?
When your loved one starts having trouble caring for themselves or making decisions, it may be time to become their guardian or conservator. While these legal roles are similar in nature, it’s important to understand the differences in the responsibilities. What is a...
Understanding Quitclaim Deeds: How They Work, When To Use Them
A quitclaim deed is a legal document that’s used to transfer real estate ownership from one person or party to another. The paperwork releases a person’s interest in the property without indicating their interest or rights. A quitclaim deed does not guarantee that...
What’s the Difference Between a Revocable and Irrevocable Living Trust?
A living trust is a popular estate planning tool that can provide benefits before and after someone’s death. One of the primary advantages is avoiding the probate process. In this week’s blog, we are taking a look at the differences between revocable trusts and...
What is Fiduciary Law and What are Fiduciary Duties?
A fiduciary is a person who occupies a position of such power and confidence with regard to the property or well- being of another person that the law requires him/her to act solely in the best interest of the person whom he/she represents. Fiduciary duties fall into...
Planning for a Family Member with Special Needs
Planning for a Family Member with Special Needs With proper legal and financial planning, a family can guarantee that a loved one with a disability will enjoy a comfortable lifestyle after her or his caregivers are gone. Without proper planning, an inheritance or...
Estate Planning for Couples with an Age Gap: Questions to Consider
When married couples are similar ages, estate planning is typically a joint process. The couples are like-minded when it comes to their property and beneficiaries. When a couple has a significant age difference, however, the estate planning process can be a little...
Considering Who To Nominate In Your Comprehensive Plan
When it comes to estate planning, there are many important roles that need to be set in place in case you are suddenly unable to act on your behalf or are deceased. You want to nominate people you trust and rely on to fill these roles, which are called fiduciary...
How to Handle Probate for Out-of-State Property
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotional and overwhelming experience. These feelings can be compounded if you are also responsible for handling the probate process and managing the loved one’s estate. Probate can be challenging, especially if someone has...
Business-Related Benefits for Our Veterans
Veterans learn a number of valuable skills during their time in service: discipline, problem-solving, and leadership. While these skills will come in handy if a veteran decides to start their own business, they may need some additional business education programs or...