A guardianship or conservatorship is granted when an individual is not able to make appropriate decisions or care for themselves. Guardians are charged with making decisions for the well-being of a person who cannot make decisions for themselves. Conservators are appointed to make financial decisions for people who are no longer capable of making reasoned […]
One of our founding partners, Craig Frankel, was recently interviewed by Daily Report about the new Zoom-centric era of remote conferencing and the increased pressure to work out fiduciary litigation disputes. Craig discussed the various challenges COVID has brought to the industry and how our firm has been working hard to maneuver through extraordinary circumstances […]
Financial literacy is the ability to understand personal finance, budgeting, and investing and then use that knowledge to make good financial decisions. A person’s ability to effectively save money and avoid financial setbacks relies on their financial literacy. When you understand every aspect of your finances, you’ll be able to set short- and long-term financial […]
Executors are the individuals responsible for dealing with the probate court, paying outstanding debts, collecting assets, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries after someone has passed away. After being appointed, the executor has a legal duty to follow the deceased’s instructions in the will and fulfill their responsibilities in an appropriate manner. Unfortunately, some executors […]
When you are planning to enter a business partnership with another individual, you should draft a partnership agreement before anything else. This will help to be proactive and decrease business disputes down the road. Likewise, a business must also plan for what is sometimes referred to as a business divorce. In situations where a business […]
Hiring a financial advisor is something you should put a lot of thought into. An advisor can be extremely helpful if you are not sure how to manage your money or when you are planning to reach financial goals. However, if your advisor is not truly looking out for your best interests or is engaging […]
To protect your assets in the event of a medical emergency or death, you should create an estate plan stating what will happen to your property. This plan will ensure that your assets are cared for and properly distributed in the event of a tragedy. There are a few things you must do to […]
If your loved one is no longer able to make appropriate decisions or care for themself, it may be time for you to consider seeking guardianship. Approval and selection of an adult guardian is a process that the courts take seriously since it involves stripping an individual of many rights. Courts want to ensure that […]
Not all disputes between business partners or even family members can be resolved on their own. Sometimes it takes additional help from someone who is looking at both sides from an outsider’s perspective. Most people believe that if they cannot resolve issues by themselves, that the next step is to take the dispute to the […]
If you are caring for an elderly parent or a child with disabilities, you may need to obtain legal authority to make decisions on their behalf. Taking on this responsibility requires that you be appointed guardian and/or conservator by a court. Here are the differences between the roles: Guardianship Requesting guardianship of an elderly or […]
