by beth | May 6, 2021 | Elder law, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Wills
By Beth Andersen It is a bit awkward to tell a client they should get a doctor’s note as part of their estate plan. Maybe that is why I have had clients come into my office after struggling to use estate planning documents such as powers of attorney or wills simply...
by beth | Feb 15, 2021 | Cohabitation Agreements, Common Law Marriage & Cohabitation, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Wills
By: Beth Andersen It’s February and love is in the air. When it comes to matters of the heart, lawyering up may not be quite as romantic as diamonds, roses and chocolates. That said, several legal documents can be instrumental in forming, sustaining and protecting...
by beth | Nov 13, 2018 | Elder law, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Videos
In my practice over the years, I have learned what to watch for to protect aging relatives. Here are 7 pointers and things to consider as you care for an older relative. 1. Get estate planning documents in place before it is too late If you do not do this in time,...
by beth | Oct 9, 2018 | Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
Estate planning is so important because it legalizes all of the most important decisions you can make regarding your family and property once you are gone as well as how you want to be cared for in an emergency. Here are the estate planning documents you probably...
by beth | Aug 17, 2017 | Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Wills
The following is a guest post by Fran Myers who started a nonprofit called Advance Care Advocate to meet the needs of those without a health care advocate. She coaches families, acts as an agent (primary or secondary) and speaks for groups, organizations and...
by beth | Feb 27, 2017 | Estate Planning, Living Wills, Probate Court, Wills
If you die without a will, your property goes where the state tells it to go. Being will-less is called being “intestate.” Each state has its own intestacy statutes that determine what happens to your estate when you have no will. However, not all property is covered...
