by admin | Dec 12, 2022 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
As we age, our likelihood of mental incapacity increases. After all, our bodies and minds deteriorate as we age. Mental incapacity could result from dementia, stroke, brain injury, or other illness. What is mental incapacity and in what ways can you plan to be best...
by admin | Nov 14, 2022 | Guardianship, Special Needs
Guardianship can be a critical component of special needs planning, as individuals with severe disabilities who cannot manage personal and financial affairs may need guardians upon turning 18. When children with significant cognitive or developmental disabilities...
by admin | Nov 11, 2022 | Estate Planning
Undue Influence is when someone pressures another in such a way that the person being influenced is not acting by their own free will; they are being coerced into taking a certain action. Undue influence often arises when a friend family member falls ill. ...
by Thorin Blitz, Esq. | Oct 11, 2022 | Guardianship, Special Needs
For adults and minors under legal guardianship, it is vital that any lapse in guardianship is minimized. For example, a guardian may become ill or otherwise unable to perform guardianship duties; or a guardian may pass away leaving family members unsure of what to do...
by Elyssa Willadsen, Esq. | Aug 23, 2022 | Special Needs
Many people find themselves in the difficult position of knowing a loved one needs an elevated level of support and supervision this person is currently living without. If the person in need has not previously completed an Advanced Directive or Power of Attorney, the...
