by Paige Fuoco | Oct 12, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills
If your child has reached the teenage years, you may already feel as though you are losing control of her life. This is legally true once your child reaches the age of 18 because then the state considers your child to be an adult with the legal right to govern his or...
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 28, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills
It’s an unfortunate reality that with the increasing number of natural disasters across the country, including fires, floods, and hurricanes, the chance that you could lose your house and possessions has become more likely. In the event of such a calamity, it is...
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 21, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills
Parents and other family members who want to pass on assets during their lifetimes may be tempted to gift the assets.  Although setting up an irrevocable trust lacks the simplicity of giving a gift, it may be a better way to preserve assets for the future. A trust is...
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 21, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills
Most people want to pass their assets to their children or grandchildren, but naming minors as beneficiaries can have unintended consequences. It is important to make a plan that doesn’t involve leaving assets directly to a minor. There are two main problems with...
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 16, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
No one wants to see a loved one become unable to make decisions for him or herself. If this happens, however, the court may appoint a substitute decision maker, often called a “guardian,” but in some states called a “conservator” or other term....
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 16, 2021 | All Articles, Estate Planning, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills
The Britney Spears guardianship case has brought national attention to the legal framework surrounding guardianships and the need for reforms to better protect individual rights. While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of...
