February 18, 2015

What is a living trust?We have previously covered the basics of what a trust is.  There are many different types of trusts to be learned.  Let’s discuss  “Inter Vivos”, or Living trusts.  A living trust spells out what is to be done with your assets, dependents, and your heirs.  It is created by you (the

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February 11, 2015

Family Disputes With or Without a Will   While it is important to ensure your loved ones are taken care of after you pass, it is also important to understand the conflicts families may endure over your estate after you pass.  Disputes can arise, whether you have a Will or not, due to conflicting feelings,

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February 4, 2015

How to prevent medical errors when advocating for a loved oneWe all know errors can occur anywhere in the healthcare system, whether it’s in a hospital, nursing home, or even at home, and of course, we want to prevent them from happening to our loved ones.  How can we be sure to prevent these errors

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January 28, 2015

Grounds for challenging a Will: Undue influence If someone takes advantage of a person’s reduced mental and/or physical state because of their proximity to the person, and influences a situation by exploiting fear or dependency, they aren’t just doing something improper. They may also be committing grounds for invalidating a Will. If someone signing a

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January 20, 2015

Grounds for challenging a Will: Invalid Will Unfortunately, leaving behind a will doesn’t guarantee that your possessions will be distributed in exact accordance with the terms expressed in the will. Even the best made Wills and Trusts are subject to incorrect or unintended interpretations. If bad faith or poor stewardship of an estate is involved,

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