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When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

by Paige Fuoco | Sep 27, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

  If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian. This requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated...
What Are the Ward’s Rights in a Guardianship?

What Are the Ward’s Rights in a Guardianship?

by Paige Fuoco | Sep 20, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

Older people may need a trusted individual to step in and manage their affairs, should they ever suffer debilitating health problems like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and strokes. Guardianship can provide protection and assistance with certain decisions for an...
When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

Tips for Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs

by Paige Fuoco | Aug 16, 2023 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Trusts

  Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is necessary to benefit the child with a...
When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

How Will AI Change Mediation? Three Bold Predictions

by Paige Fuoco | Jun 10, 2023 | Mediation

AI market share in the United States is expected to be $190.61 billion by 2025. 44% of companies want to invest in AI and integrate it into day-to-day operations. Gartner says companies adopting AI will see a 25% boost in customer satisfaction. The problem is many...
When Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

Why Mediation is Effective and How to Make the Most of It

by Paige Fuoco | Jun 5, 2023 | Mediation

What is Mediation? Mediation is essentially a conference in which disputing parties sit down together, generally with a neutral third party, to see if they can resolve their dispute outside of a court. When reasonable minds prevail, an effective mediator (who is often...
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