Whether you are back in the classroom or teaching remotely, September 2020 brings some unknowns and unexpected preparations. The start of a new school year presents an ideal time to check estate planning off your to-do list. There are several documents everyone should have in place to ensure that there are no barriers to making […]
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Workshop: Essential (Legal) Documents for Young Adults
Calling all high school graduates! Whether you’re heading off to college or not, turning 18 is an exciting milestone. Newfound independence comes with a change in your legal status and greater independence. There are essential legal documents every young adult should have in place to ensure that there are no barriers to making important medical, […]
What Do I Need in my Estate Plan?
Creating an estate plan was something my husband and I talked about doing for years. We knew it was important, yet kept pushing it further down on our to-do list since we were healthy, childless and had a hard time facing our mortality. When I became pregnant with my second son, we decided the time […]
What’s the Difference Between a Probate Attorney and an Estate Planning Attorney?
Attorneys love their jargon. Well, we don’t love it. But it’s hard to escape using it, when it means specific things. One question that I’ve heard come up is, “What kind of attorney do I need?” and, “I don’t even know what to look for.” When it comes to finding the right attorney, I always […]
How to Care for Pets After Death
Leona Helmsley wanted to make sure someone cared for her pet after her death. She left $12 million to her dog, Trouble, in her estate plan. If it seems excessive, the probate court agreed. They reduced it to $2 million. Most people with pets don’t have $2 million to bequest to them. Most people simply […]
Four Documents Young Adults Should Take to College
Turning 18 years old comes with new privileges, responsibilities, and privacies. Among them are managing finances, education, and healthcare needs. In other words, Adulting. In the eyes of school administrators and healthcare providers, your child has become an adult. This means that your young adult needs to provide permission for you to access their school […]