Why You Need a Designation of Health Care Surrogate
Having a Designation of Health Care Surrogate (sometimes referred to as a “Medical Power of Attorney”) is important because if you ever become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for yourself, this document will authorize a member of your family, or anyone you choose, to make medical decisions on your behalf.
How to Avoid Having to Obtain a Guardianship for an Ailing Parent
Do you have an elderly parent you are concerned about, especially if they’re beginning to show signs of mental impairment or difficulty handling their personal affairs?
When Should You Begin the Estate Planning Process?
Estate planning refers to the act of making a plan to determine who receives your property and belongings after you die.
Common Reasons Why People Put Off Estate Planning
Estate planning involves making decisions on who will inherit your estate upon your death. It also ensures that you and your assets are taken care of in the way you wish if you become disabled, and that your loved ones are cared for after your passing.
How to Manage A Loved One’s Money
Are you helping to manage an elderly loved one’s money? For older parents, especially those with mental impairments such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, handling their money and paying bills is one of the first skills they lose.
We Weren’t Expecting THIS Kind of Traffic!
What started off as a typical Friday morning in our office quickly turned to excitement as a wheel flew off a semi traveling down Duval Street and crashed through one of our office windows!
The Right to Choose Death with Dignity
A multitude of questions arise for those who are diagnosed with a terminal illness that is likely to result in extensive suffering prior to death.
The Way to Really Show You’re Thankful for Family
The holidays are coming up on us quickly. Before we know it Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here, rushing us straight into the New Year.
Valuable Lessons from the Prince Estate
The late Prince Rogers Nelson’s estate continues to make national news. Unfortunately, the reasons for this publicity are not positive and should serve as a strong cautionary tale for anyone who does not yet have good, state-specific estate planning in place. While Prince’s failure to plan provides many valuable lessons, I believe the following two are the most important.
I Just Want a Simple Will by Teresa Morgan
“I just want a simple will.” As an attorney who has for the past twenty years focused a large part of her practice on estate planning, I cannot begin to count the number of times I have heard that statement from a new or prospective client.
