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Do I Need an Advance Health Care Directive?

Do I Need an Advance Health Care Directive?

Have you been wondering… What is the difference between a living will and a health care directive? Let us explain! An advance directive is a set of instructions someone prepares in advance of ill health that determines his healthcare wishes. A living will is one type of advance directive that becomes effective when a person is terminally ill and incapacitated.

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What to Do When Someone Passes Away

What to Do When Someone Passes Away

Having a family member pass away is something that is so emotionally draining, but thinking about the next steps are right at the top of mind. So, if you are wondering what that next step is, we are recommending probate.

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A partly written Will

Why DIY Wills Are Often Insufficient

A do-it-yourself (DIY) or even an online Will may seem like a really good deal on the surface – for a little bit of money you purchase a Will template or you can go online and have it prepared without an attorney. But, a Will can be a complicated matter – estate attorneys go to school for years a…

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Protecting Your Family Home

Protecting Your Family Home

For most families, a home is among their most valuable assets, both financially and emotionally. It is important to be thoughtful about how you are going to leave a home and to whom. If there are issues between siblings, tax considerations, or other family needs to consider, the parent should make an informed decision about what to do with the house and ensure that their estate plan reflects these wishes. It is particularly important to come up with a specific plan for your home.

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Take Responsibility for Your Divorce

Take Responsibility for Your Divorce

After many years of practicing Family Law and helping clients navigate divorce, I wrote about the defining principles that make or break my clients’ success. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving into each of the five “Success Principles of Divorce” on our blog. Check out this week’s breakdown…

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Homeschooling Tips from a Homeschooled Millennial

Homeschooling Tips from a Homeschooled Millennial

Millions of children across the country are now being educated at home. For most parents, it’s their first experience homeschooling children. I homeschooled my four children for many years and have asked my oldest child to share some thoughts on what she thinks worked and what didn’t based on her…

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