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Do You Need a Will

I Don’t Own Anything, Why Do I Need a Will?

June 29, 2020
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First let’s make sure that is an accurate statement. Do you have a car? Do you have a bank account; checking or savings account? Do you have a 401K plan where you work? Do you own a timeshare? Do you own any collectibles like shoes, clothes, art,…? Do you have furniture? With just that short list above, you could own a number of things when you stop to think about it. First, take time to think about the things that you own, then make a list. Second, go over that list and determine is you want a certain person or…

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Durable Power of Attorney is Important

Why a Durable Power of Attorney is Important

June 27, 2020
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Three reasons why a durable power of attorney is important -1-  The proper execution of durable power of attorney can help to avoid the costs, delays, and emotional distress of mental capacity evaluation proceedings. -2-  You don’t have to risk the court appointing a conservator or guardian that may not be in line with your wishes. -3-  Activities and transactions occurring via a durable power of attorney are kept private. With a court-appointed guardian and conservator, court supervision is part of the deal and actions taken on behalf of an incapacitated person are recorded and can be accessed by the…

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Terri Schiavo Case

Remember Terri Schiavo – Incapacitated at 20

June 22, 2020
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At 20 years old, Terri Schiavo had a catastrophic collapse. Unfortunately, she did not leave written instructions (a health care directive) expressing how she would like to be cared for if something happened to her. Complicating matters, her family (Terri’s parents vs. Terri’s husband) did not agree on what her wishes would be, so the courts had to intervene to determine what she would want. Terri Schiavo was in her home when sudden cardiac arrest occurred. She was successfully resuscitated but was left comatose. The doctors who examined her believed she would never emerge from her coma. Her husband wanted…

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