Court-appointed guardians are responsible for ensuring that their charges receive adequate care. New legislation intended to ensure the well-being of adults placed under the care of a guardian requires guardians to make at least three visits per year. How does this...
Can you reduce conflict over your will?
Conflicts often happen within families over wills for various reasons. Of course, no one wants them to happen, but is there anything a person can do to stop them? While it is impossible to fully stop any potential conflict, it is possible to reduce the chances of them...
When should you create a will?
A will lays the framework for your personal estate plan. This document allows you to designate who you want to take ownership of your assets after you die. According to the CDC Foundation, a will also lets you name the executor of your estate and designate...
Is your estate plan comprehensive enough?
You may believe that a will is the only element you need to prepare your family for your death. This, however, is not the case. Other documents make up a comprehensive estate plan that makes things easier for your family after your death but for you beforehand. Estate...
Protecting those you love by planning your estate
According to the most recent polling data from Gallup, fewer than half of U.S. adults say that they have a will. As you might expect, age is a major factor in whether one is likely to have made a will. Survey participants who were over 65 were far more likely to have...
