Planning your estate takes more than writing a will. If your health changes as you age, your family may face decisions they are not prepared to make. Two legal tools that often cause confusion are guardianship and conservatorship. Many people assume they are the same,...
Building An Estate Plan That Is Right For You
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Can an estate plan prevent conservatorship or guardianship?
People have a variety of different motives for estate planning. For some, the primary concern is the protection of their family members. For others, leaving a meaningful legacy is their most important goal. They may want to provide resources for specific beneficiaries...
Understanding the difference between godparents and legal guardians
You may have put a lot of thought into choosing a godparent (or maybe two) for your child. Godparents are probably most closely associated with Catholicism. In the Catholic faith, the godparent’s role is to be a spiritual advisor for a child and, if something were to...
What happens if I die without a will?
A will is a set of instructions that you leave behind stating what you want to do with your assets after you pass away. While many people find it helpful to create a will or estate plan, some people die without a will, which is like leaving your things in your house...