Once two people are married they are prohibited by law from entering into contractual arrangements with each other, except in the context of divorce, with what is called a separation agreement. wills, trusts
Through a living will an individual can set forth instructions to his family and medical providers that he wishes to be followed should such a situation occur. wills, trusts
One person may designate another person as having authority to handle legal matters on the one person’s behalf. wills, estates
When a person becomes mentally or physically disabled a guardian or conservator may need to be appointed to look after his or her interests. wills, trusts
A "living trust" is a trust which is funded with assets of the person creating the trust. wills, trusts
if you do not make a will, you do not have any say about how your property will be distributed wills, estates. trusts
Everyone who owns any real or personal property or who has minor children should have a will regardless of the present amount of the estate. will, trust, estates
A will is a document that provides for the way in which a person’s probate property will be distributed upon death. wills, trusts, probate
Legal proceeding to determine deceaseds assets probate, trusts, wills
As people age, a significantly larger percentage of the general population has need to consider various planning alternatives. In fact, a whole new area of practice is developing, called "elder law" Elder Law, Medicaid
