In last week's blog posts, we discussed Ministerial Orders No. M161 and No. M162, which make it possible for estate law practitioners to remotely witness Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements. This is an important development made due to the...
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New Normal: Part 2 Estate Planning Continued
When Remote Witnessing is Not an Option In our last "New Normal" blog post, we discussed how remote witnessing of wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements is possible in light of Ministerial Orders No. M161 and No. M162, made May 19, 2020. While many...
New Normal: Part 2 Estate Planning & COVID19
"New Normal" - Remote Witnessing for Wills and Powers of Attorney We are jumping ahead a couple of topics in our blog series "New Normal" given a recent Ministerial Order. Over the last couple of months, estate planning practitioners have been grappling with how to...
Tiger King: An Estate Planning Nightmare!
If you have been (binge) watching "Tiger King" like us, a new Netflix documentary series, you are no doubt aware of the allegation that Carole Baskin (the operator of Big Cat Rescue in Florida) murdered her first husband, Don Lewis, and fed him to her tigers. Joe...
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is making arrangements for your personal and financial affairs to be looked after in the event of your passing, or your inability to make decisions for yourself. Many people may think that a will alone is sufficient, but estate planning goes far beyond...
Can I revoke my will if I change my mind?
You've written your will and were very happy with it at the time. But circumstances change. Maybe you're getting married. Maybe you are disagreeing with a planned beneficiary and want to delete them from your will. Maybe your newborn child must be included in your...
Would a guardianship benefit your loved one?
Realizing that an aging loved one may no longer be able to care for him or herself can be disheartening. To watch someone that you used to look up to and rely on throughout your life decline physically and/or mentally may lead you to decide that he or she needs...
Will preparation is necessary for a well-rounded estate plan
You're probably not running around frantically trying to write your will. No one likes to think about his or her own demise, but the fact is, writing a will is the only certain way you have of letting your loved ones know your last wishes.So, if you want to leave...
Ensuring someone can make medical decisions for you if needed
Giving someone power to make healthcare decisions for you when you aren't able to make them yourself is placing a great deal of trust in that person. It's important that whomever you choose for the task is aware of your wishes and will honestly act in your best...
The positives of estate planning
Estate planning is about much more than what you leave for your heirs after you die. You may even be avoiding thinking about planning your estate because you might associate it with your ultimate demise, and who wants to think about that? But it's not just about you,...