In the unfortunate situation where you are not available to care for your child or pet, it is prudent to plan ahead by nominating a guardian for your child and/or pet. Advance planning avoids potential court fights over...more
As a reminder about the Austen family, wife Juliet suffered a stroke upon learning the news of her husband’s death. She is alive but unresponsive. Her husband’s estate planner, Attorney Hume, advised their daughter Kate that...more
These proceedings often involve a lot of parties, and often times clients are surprised that so many “extra” people are involved in their family affairs....more
As previously discussed, guardianships and conservatorships involve making personal and financial decisions for persons who are unable to make decisions for themselves. This sounds a lot like what can be accomplished by a...more