by Lisa Adler | Aug 14, 2015 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Estate Administration, Guardianship, In the News, Incapacity Planning, Litigation, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of having your now adult child get his or her estate planning documents prepared. The idea may seem unnecessary at first blush — your now 18 year old (or twenty-something) “adult” child has just reached...
by Lisa Adler | Sep 10, 2014 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Elder Law, Guardianship, Incapacity Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
Fellow legal bloggers Danielle and Andy Mayoras (find them here and here) have a great article today about end-of-life lessons to be learned from Joan River’s passing. All estate plans should include planning for incapacity and end-of-life decision making. The...
by Lisa Adler | Aug 29, 2014 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Guardianship, Incapacity Planning, Litigation, Power of Attorney, Trustee Breach, Trusts, Will Contest, Wills, Wills & Trusts
High profile celebrity deaths are regularly in the headlines. The ongoing legal battle faced by Anna Nicole Smith, and now her Estate, continues. That case included allegations of interference with inheritance. Casey Kasem’s last months raise questions about...
by Lisa Adler | Jul 11, 2014 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Guardianship, Incapacity Planning, Litigation, Power of Attorney
Good planning for the possibility of future incapacitates, can decrease the likelihood of ever needing a guardianship. However, if documents are not in place, or even if they are, a guardianship can be needed in certain situations. What is an adult guardianship? An...
