by mcl | Aug 9, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By WILLIAM B. HOWELL Many people do their estate planning using what has frequently been referred to as the “lazy man’s will.” That is, they designate a survivor owner in the ownership document (deed, CD, bank account, etc.) so that when one of the owners passes away,...
by mcl | Jul 1, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By WILLIAM B. HOWELL Some people suggest that having legal work done without using the services of a lawyer is closely akin to having dental work done without using the services of a dentist. The question is: Do you really want to do that?And another...
by mcl | Jun 1, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By William B. Howell If the day ever comes that you are called upon to become a caregiver, whether it be for a parent or your spouse, you will likely feel at the very least overwhelmed if not completely lost. What do you do first? Many times these situations begin...
by mcl | May 6, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn Webster’s dictionary defines procrastination as “the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off to a future time; delay; dilatoriness”. When dealing with legal matters, procrastination is probably the number one reason that families do not have...
by mcl | Apr 12, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By ELIZABETH WYNN Every year thousands of individuals create their own wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents with the help of online tools and books. Some people, even those in the legal field, think that a do-it-yourself (DIY) document is...
by mcl | Mar 2, 2015 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn As spring quickly approaches and you are planning your annual cleaning, remind yourself to also “clean up” your estate plan. How long has it been since you’ve really looked at your documents? Have you recently reviewed your plan with the lawyer...
