No matter the age of their child, every parent needs to appoint a guardian for their child in case the parent dies or is unable to care for the child. Parents who are married rely on the other parent to raise the child – but you need to plan for both parents dying...
These days, many spouses divorce and remarry. Spouses may have had children with prior spouses or partners. All spouses have different parents and grandparents. It’s natural for spouses to want to provide for their current spouses when they die. Things get complicated...
It’s a very common situation. You and your spouse raise two wonderful children. You prepare wills and other estate planning documents to protect your children. Then the marriage goes sour. You and your spouse divorce. You’ll need to update your wills and other...
There’s an incredible joy that comes with becoming a parent. The smile of a child affects parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and all other family members. Every parent wants their child/children to live happy and healthy lives. They treasure watching their...
Guardianship is a legal relationship whereby the Probate Court gives one person (the guardian) the power to make personal and financial decisions for another (the ward). Some states have separated guardianship into two roles—guardianship or power over the person, and...