3 Estate Planning Issues For LGBTQ+ Couples—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Whether you are married or in a committed partnership, estate planning is about much more than planning for death—it’s about planning for life. It’s the way to ensure your beloved will be protected and provided for in the event of your death or incapacity. Especially if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, […]
3 Vital Estate Planning Documents For High School Graduates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a child claiming their diploma, now is the time to prepare them for life after leaving the nest. Graduating high school is a significant accomplishment. However, it comes with serious responsibilities […]
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably the farthest thing from […]
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably the farthest thing from […]
Legal Gangsters: Netflix’s I Care a Lot Uncovers the Dark Side of Legal Guardianship—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Netflix movie I Care a Lot provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real-life and not-at-all funny dangers of the legal (and sometimes corrupt) guardianship system. While the film’s twisting plot may seem far-fetched, it sheds light on a tragic phenomenon—the abuse of seniors at the hands of crooked “professional” guardians. […]
Legal Gangsters: Netflix’s I Care a Lot Uncovers the Dark Side of Legal Guardianship—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Netflix movie I Care a Lot provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real life and not-at-all funny dangers of the legal (and sometimes corrupt) guardianship system. While the film’s twisting plot may seem far fetched, it sheds light on a tragic phenomenon—the abuse of seniors at the hands of […]
Estate Planning in the MCU: Who Is Vision’s Legal Next of Kin? (Spoilers for Episode 8)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Through our series of articles about WandaVision, we’ve looked at the difference between a living will and a will and the importance of keeping an inventory of assets. In Episode 8, Agatha forces Wanda to process her traumatic memories. In one of these flashback scenes, we learn what really happened when Wanda went to […]
Estate Planning Could Have Helped in WandaVision (Minor Spoilers for WandaVision Episode 5)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In episode 5 of WandaVision, we learn that Vision’s body fell into the custody of the government agency S.W.O.R.D. after his death—against his expressed wishes that his body never be weaponized (explored in last week’s article here). Of course, we can only speculate about the laws that exist in the fictional MCU. Still, based […]
A Living Will Is NOT A Will! (Minor Spoilers for WandaVision Episode 5)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A will, an advance healthcare directive, and a power of attorney are the foundational elements of the most basic estate plans. Out of the three, people would consider themselves generally most familiar with the idea of a will; however, an incorrect understanding of what the term truly means often leaves room for misunderstanding. One […]
A Living Will Is NOT A Will! (Minor Spoilers for WandaVision Episode 5)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A will, an advance healthcare directive, and a power of attorney are the foundational elements of the most basic estate plans. Out of the three, people would consider themselves generally most familiar with the idea of a will; however, an incorrect understanding of what the term truly means often leaves room for misunderstanding. One […]