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#FreeBritney, How Guardianship Works

#FreeBritney, How Guardianship Works

A guardian is necessary when a person or minor is considered “incapacitated.” A person is incapacitated if the person is: 1) a minor; 2) an adult who, because of a physical or mental condition, is substantially unable to: a) provide food, clothing, or shelter for himself or herself; b) care for the person’s own physical health; or c) manage the person’s own financial affairs; or 3) must have a conservator appointed for the person to receive funds due the person from a governmental source.

23 Movies That Will Change Your Attitude About Divorce

23 Movies That Will Change Your Attitude About Divorce

If you’re in the middle of a divorce or about to start on one, you’re well aware of the roller coaster ride you signed on for, or your spouse signed you on for, and now you’re along for the ride whether you wanted to be on it or not. After long, busy days, I often plopped myself down on the couch, not yet ready for bed but exhausted. I needed to unwind, and I found a great way to do that was to grab a glass of wine and a bowl of popcorn and watch movies.

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Did the Pandemic Keep You From Getting a Divorce? A New Study Says it Did

Now more than ever, especially under the stress of the ongoing pandemic, effective co-parenting strategies may be needed more than ever before. A recent study suggests that divorces have decreased over the past year, contrary to what past predictions suggested. The implication is there are many households currently in crisis, with dissatisfied couples on the verge of divorce, who will need guidance in the coming months as the vaccination effort takes effect and the world emerges from the COVID crisis.

What Is Digital Estate Planning?

What Is Digital Estate Planning?

The importance of having a digital estate plan has grown exponentially over the past decade as technology continues to occupy our daily lives. Without an estate plan, these assets could be lost forever, or your personal security could be at risk. These possibilities lead to the question: Who has access to my online accounts, and how will those accounts be managed and distributed if I become incapacitated or pass away?