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Power of Attorney: Understanding What It Really Means
If you've ever considered planning for your future or helped someone plan for theirs, you've probably heard the term "power of attorney."...
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Why Every Adult Needs A Living Will
Estate planning is important for all adults, but it can be confusing to navigate all the legal documents involved. A "last will and...
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FAQs About Long-Term Care Insurance
Our nation’s population is aging at a faster rate than ever before, and collectively we are living much longer than in the past. In fact,...
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Netflix’s "I Care a Lot" Reveals the Dark Side of Legal Guardianship—Part 2
The Netflix movie, I Care a Lot, provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real-life and not-at-all funny dangers of the...
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"Black Panther" Star Dies Without A Will—Part 2
On October 15th, nearly two months after the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, filed...
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Avoid Adult Guardianship and Elder Abuse with Estate Planning: Part 2
In the first part of this series, I discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powers to abuse the seniors placed...
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Avoid Adult Guardianship and Elder Abuse with Estate Planning
Elder abuse can take a wide variety of forms, but I think the worst of the worst is caused by unscrupulous adult guardians appointed by a...
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The Real Cost to Your Family of Not Planning for Incapacity
When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their stuff...
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90210 Star Luke Perry’s Death Demonstrates the Importance of Planning for Incapacity
In late February, Luke Perry, who became famous starring in the 1990s TV series Beverly Hills 90210, suffered a massive stroke at age 52....
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Guardianship for Incapacitated Adults
Whether through illness, injury, or other means, anyone can require a guardian to become appointed if they become incapacitated. In such...
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Two Health Care Documents You Need in Your Estate Plan
Decisions about your health care are some of the most important you will ever make. Don’t put off making plans until you are unable to...
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How to Avoid a Court Ordered Guardianship If You're Elderly
As senior citizens continue to age, the likelihood increases that they will become physically or mentally incapacitated. Hopefully,...
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Avoiding the Need for a Conservatorship
Avoiding the need for a conservatorship – the process whereby someone is appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the property...
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6 MAJOR MISTAKES HAWAII FAMILIES MAKE WHEN CHOOSING AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY
No time for mistakes. Save your family a lot of money, stress, and wasted time.
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