Protective Order vs. Restraining Order
Protective Order vs. Restraining Order. Even if you’re not running in and out of courtrooms every day like we are, surely you’ve heard the terms Protective …
Estate Planning
5 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
One of the biggest estate planning mistakes to avoid is neglecting it altogether. Without some sort of plan in place, you and your family can …
Estate Planning: What are burial directives, and why do I need them?
We’ve published several estate planning blog posts over the last month or so. And the common thread is this: having a plan in place for …
What is a Financial Power of Attorney, and why do I need one?
Financial Power of Attorney. Having a carefully-crafted estate planning strategy in place is one of the most important things you can do for your family. …
What is a Medical Power of Attorney, and why do I need one?
Carefully crafted and well thought out estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Granted, having open conversations …
Regular or Durable Power of Attorney – What’s the difference?
Regular or Durable Power of Attorney – What’s the difference? So your estate planning lawyer suggests that you have a Power of Attorney drawn up. …
Appeal – Defined
Appeal – Defined. You hear all the time that a judge’s ruling is final. While this is true, you may have the ability to challenge …
Parents have the right to inherit from their children … UNLESS
Being the legal parent of a child does not mean your parental rights are absolute. In other words, if it comes down to your rights …
5 useful blog posts about hiring a lawyer
Nelson Law Roundup: 5 useful blog posts about hiring a lawyer Do I need a lawyer? If you are asking yourself this question, then the …
Probate: What it is and why people try to avoid it
Probate: What it is and why people try to avoid it Most people will tell you the only thing you need to know about probate …