Survey: Baby Boomers Don’t Adequately Plan For Their Medical Choices

March 9, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

According to a survey taken in late 2011, the majority of Americans born between 1946 and 1964 do not have... Read More

Elder Law

Nebraska Becomes First State To Consider Facebook Law

March 5, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you ever had a friend or family member who has died and left behind a Facebook account, you may... Read More

Estate Planning

Fraud Alleged in the Huguette Clark Estate Case

March 2, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Since her death in May of 2011, the estate of Huguette Clark has gone through an incredible number of twists... Read More

Estate Planning

Two Common Estate Planning Myths

February 29, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

For far too many people, their knowledge of estate planning comes from what they see on television or what they... Read More

Estate Planning

What Happens When Your Estate Discovers New Assets?

February 24, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Although state probate laws and procedures vary, most states have state statutes addressing what may occur when your loved ones... Read More

Estate Planning

Are Codicils Good Tools to Use When Amending Your Will?

February 22, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

A codicil is a written document used by attorneys and lay people to amend an existing will. By executing a... Read More

Estate Planning

Probating Your Will Before You Die

February 20, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

State laws vary as to when custodians must file a decedent’s will with their local probate courts. Most states allow... Read More

Estate Planning

Where Should I Keep My Power of Attorney?

February 17, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

After creating your power of attorney you need to make sure the document is both kept safely and it is... Read More

Estate Planning

Estate Planning Terms: Conservatorship

February 15, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

A conservatorship arises when an adult is unable to care for his or herself. In such a situation, a judge... Read More

Estate Planning

Some Big Differences between SSDI and SSI

February 13, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

The U.S. Social Security Administration administers the Social Security Disability Insurance program and it also administers the Supplement Security Income... Read More

General

Pretermitted Children and Florida Estate Planning: Part 3 of 3

February 10, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Pretermitted children are those unintentionally omitted from a parent’s will. Most states enacted special statutes protecting the inheritance rights of... Read More

Blended Families

Pretermitted Children and Florida Estate Planning: Part 2 of 3

February 8, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

In the last blog, we discussed the definition of pretermitted children and covered some examples. A pretermitted child is a... Read More

Blended Families