Most people have a basic understanding of what a Power of Attorney is. This critical legal document allows you to give a friend, family member, or third party the authority to make decisions and take certain actions on your behalf should you become incapacitated or cannot be present to conduct business for yourself. The POA…
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A question that our estate planning attorneys get asked a lot is, “what’s the difference between an executor and an administrator?” It’s understandable to see so much confusion over these two terms. After all, both generally perform similar duties. Below is a brief breakdown of the difference between an executor and an administrator. Executor vs.…
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When it comes to estate planning, most people have a general idea of what a trust is and what it can do for them and their family. Essentially, having a carefully-crafted trust in place allows for the legal transfer of your property and assets to a trustee, who then manages the property for the trust’s…
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When you want to pass your assets and other belongings onto someone else after you die, you decide on what is called a beneficiary. A beneficiary is someone you name in legal documents, such as a will or trust, life insurance policy, bank accounts, and even retirement accounts like IRAs and a 401(k). Choosing a…
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The reason I became a family law attorney was to help people and provide value. It is a rewarding experience when you can step into a difficult situation and walk a family through it, answer their questions, be the voice of reason, and achieve for them the best possible outcome. And I’m not the only…
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While no one likes to think about a time when they are no longer around, estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family. At Nelson Law Group PC, we help you plan while contemplating and protecting your family’s needs. We also believe in educating our clients, which is…
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Default Judgment – Defined If you are a party in a lawsuit and fail to perform a court-ordered action, such as appearing before the court by a certain date, the judge hearing the case can hand down what is known as a default judgment. This means they are automatically ruling in favor of the other…
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Should anyone represent themselves in court? People who are facing a court appearance in the near future but want to keep things simple and avoid attorney fees may choose to represent themselves in court. Their rationale is likely, “My case isn’t that complex, so why hire a lawyer? It can’t be that difficult.” While the…
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Estate planning can look and feel like a double-edged sword for a lot of people. On the one hand, they know getting a plan in place sooner rather than later is one of the most important things they can do. On the other hand, talking about death is a touchy subject, and when you add…
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What clients are saying… We know you have options when it comes to choosing a knowledgeable and experienced family lawyer. We also know that when most people are faced with any kind of legal matter, the whirlwind of emotions you and your family face can be overwhelming and too much for any one person to…
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