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For some, the thought of estate planning carries with it the complications of preparing for the worst. However, it is essential that all adults have some sort of plan in place should something happen, ideally through legal documentation. A health care directive can...

As your parent gets older, you want to be sure that you were doing what is best for them by helping them protect their best interests. You can help your parent by talking to them about creating an estate plan. Creating a will is not always an easy subject to discuss,...

In this age of “do-it-yourself”, I have seen an increase in the number of DIY Wills that I have filed with the Court for probate. Given the state of our economy, I understand why people are trying to save money by writing their Will on their own. The problem is that...

A Power of Attorney, sometimes called a POA, is a document that allows another person to take action on your behalf.  POAs are typically used for estate planning purposes but can also be used for other circumstances. There are generally two types of POAs used for...

People often think of Probate as a horrible process that needs to be avoided at all costs.  That’s not always the case.  Sometimes people may want the protection of the Probate Court to ensure their estate is handled properly.  We know who is going to cause problems...