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Minor Guardianships

Obtaining a guardianship over a minor.

How Estate Planning Can Help Your Loved Ones Thrive Through A Crisis

An advance healthcare directive (or ‘living will’) is one of the documents included in any complete estate plan. It is addressed to medical professionals, appointing someone to speak for you when you are unable to communicate. The instructions detailed in an advance healthcare directive ensure that your wishes are carried out in the aftermath of a serious car accident, a stroke or when dealing with dementia. This article explains some basic information that you need to know when creating an advance healthcare directive. -- Attorney Elizabeth Botsford LLM Tax (Hons) is a mobile estate planning attorney in the Greater Los Angeles area, visiting homes, offices and hospital beds. Please visit busywills.com to learn more about Busy Wills, Inc.’s fixed fee estate planning packages.

What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney?

What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney?

Durable Power of Attorney - Frequently Asked Questions

Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney-how they work, would it help me?

Comprehensive Durable Power Of Attorney

If you became incapacitated, who would pay your bills, protect your assets and obtain long-term care and government benefits for you? The most common answer is: “I have joint bank accounts with my spouse or children, so they can handle all of that.”

PLANNING YOUR HEALTH CARE DECISIONS-ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE OR POA

Basics of POA or Advance Health Care Decisions

WHY YOU NEED A TRUST

Top Ten Reasons for a Trust

Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in Pennsylvania

This article explains the importance of estate planning in Pennsylvania for same sex-couples in order to ensure that the desires of same-sex couples are enforceable during incapacity or after death.

The New Powerful Power of Attorney Law

This article summarizes the changes in the Florida Statute applicable to Powers of Attorney.

Planning A Funeral As Part Of Your Estate Plan

Planning for your funeral is an important aspect of having a complete estate plan. One of the goals for any estate plan should be to make everything as easy as possible for your loved ones once you pass on.

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