How to Choose the Right Agents for Your Incapacity Plan
Many people believe that estate planning is only about planning for their death. But planning for what happens after you die is only one piece of the estate-planning puzzle. It […]
5 Essential Legal Documents You Need for Incapacity Planning
Comprehensive estate planning involves more than just planning for your legacy after your death, it also plans for cases of incapacity.
Blindsided: The Michael Oher Conservatorship Controversy Explained
Michael Oher has had a remarkable life so far. Born to a single mother struggling with addiction and growing up in and out of foster care, Oher went on to […]
What Should I Know about Conservatorships in California?
Seeking a guardianship for a loved one is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here’s how the process works.
How Do I Plan with a Special Needs Child?
For parents who have a child with special needs, planning for their loved one’s life after they themselves are gone can be overwhelming. Breaking the process down into manageable parts and working with specialized professionals and companies can help.
How Does a Conservatorship Work?
Britney Spears’ terrible, heartbreaking conservatorship seems almost surreal. How can someone with so much success and wealth find herself in such a position? Could what happened to Britney happen to you or me?
What is the Difference between Conservatorship and Guardianship?
The term ‘conservatorship’ was suddenly all over the news this year because of singer Britney Spears. However, whether you’ve been reading up on the topic because of current events or you’ve been trying to understand it for personal reasons, the legal jargon can be confusing.
What are Conservatorships and Is Britney Spears’ Typical?
While Britney Spears says her own conservatorship is abusive, the legal device has long been criticized for facilitating elder abuse and undercutting disability rights.
Is a Life Insurance Policy Beneficiary Required to Pay for a Funeral with Insurance Proceeds?
More and more often, estate beneficiaries are retaining their own attorneys to make sure that the executor properly administers the estate.
Why Is Trust Funding Important in Estate Planning?
If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.
