Month: August 2017

At some point in your life, there may come a time when someone asks you to serve as a fiduciary, someone with some type of decision-making power, on their behalf. Different roles might include that of a power of attorney, a guardian or a conservator. Understanding the...

If you have minor children and are beginning the estate planning process, you should think about guardianship. Your children should have a legal guardian in the event you die while they are still minors. You might have trouble deciding between family members and...

Establishing a will or trust is imperative if you want to provide for your loved ones and prevent the hassle of probate after you pass. Part of planning your estate will entail designating the beneficiaries, trustees and executor. The latter of these—an...