Carefully crafted and well thought out estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Granted, having open conversations about what to do when you are incapacitated or no longer around may not be the first thing you thought about when you woke up this morning. But there’s no…
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Regular or Durable Power of Attorney – What’s the difference? So your estate planning lawyer suggests that you have a Power of Attorney drawn up. No problem. You’ve heard that term before and have a general understanding of why you need it and how it works. All you have to do is pick someone to…
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Appeal – Defined. You hear all the time that a judge’s ruling is final. While this is true, you may have the ability to challenge that decision – especially if it didn’t go in your favor – and possibly have it overturned. This is called an appeal. An appeal is a formal process that allows…
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Being the legal parent of a child does not mean your parental rights are absolute. In other words, if it comes down to your rights and what is in the best interests of the minor – especially if you’re not performing your duties as a parent – a judge will rule in favor of the…
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Nelson Law Roundup: 5 useful blog posts about hiring a lawyer Do I need a lawyer? If you are asking yourself this question, then the answer is almost certainly a resounding yes. Even if your case seems simple, small errors can cost you lots of money – so having the right representation in place is…
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Probate: What it is and why people try to avoid it Most people will tell you the only thing you need to know about probate is that you should avoid it at all costs. But they rarely answer with specifics when you ask why, simply adding, “Trust me; you don’t want to go there.” Geez;…
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Estate Planning: A conversation you shouldn’t neglect No one likes to think about the day when they are no longer around to enjoy their family, pursue their dreams, and relax with the people they love most. For many older adults, the topic of their own mortality is so painful that they refuse to discuss it…
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Eight Benefits To Getting Your Will Done Now – The purpose of a last will and testament is to allow a person to detail out in writing how they wish to have their assets distributed upon their death. It is a crucial piece to estate planning, as it eliminates the threat of having the family…
Read articleDefined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Retirement Plans – You’re probably asking yourself, “Why in the world would we write about retirement plans in a family law blog?” Well, when it comes to the just and right division of property between divorcing spouses, the type of plan one or both spouses participate in affects how benefits…
Read articleWhy Should You Leave Behind a Will? – You have been trying hard your whole life to earn as much as you can to provide for your family and their lifestyle. You do not want to leave your loved ones empty-handed after you are no longer there. Often times, you plan to set up a…
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