It’s always difficult when an aunt or uncle passes away, especially if it occurs unexpectedly. When you’ve had time to sit and think, you may have questions about what comes next. When you have a close relationship outside of the immediate family, like with an aunt […]
When a family purchases a life insurance policy, they do so under the assumption that the policy will pay out as promised in the event of an untimely death. Yet these policies often have many loopholes that companies will try to use to get out of […]
POA Abuse If you’ve granted someone Power of Attorney, the last thing you’re likely thinking is that the person you trusted would abuse power bestowed upon them. You’ve likely put thought into who you would trust to make decisions on your behalf should you become incapable […]
There are few things as stressful as the passing of one’s parent or another close relative. Not only does one have to experience the loss of a loved one, but frequently the stress can bring out the unpleasant sides of some people, and issues such as […]
Fiduciary duty is a great responsibility and can be considered one of the most effective forms of trust a person or organization can place in another. On occasion, situations arise in which that trust is broken. When that happens, it’s good to know you have options […]
Physical boundaries on large lots of land are sometimes challenging to define. When that land belongs to farmers who make their money off of using the land for crops or animals, defining those boundaries is essential. Without clearly defined lines, disputes are common, and they can […]
The time following a loved one’s death is difficult. Not only do you have to navigate your emotions, but you also need to sift through mountains of paperwork and legal obligations. This paperwork, which often includes a will, needs swiftly addressed. If you’re unfamiliar with the […]
There is often a period immediately after someone—particularly a loved one—passes away when it is unclear to survivors what steps need to be taken and what order to ensure that the person’s estate and final wishes are being seen to properly and legally. For those wishes […]
When a loved one passes, a whirlwind of thoughts may cross your mind. The emotion of loss often makes processing difficult, but following a loved one’s passing, there many decisions to be made and documents to be collected. One of these is a will. A will […]
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