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...
by mcl | Dec 1, 2014 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn When an individual dies, his named executor or other fiduciary is allowed access to all physical assets including letters, documents, and legal papers. However, in today’s digital age, these fiduciaries also need authority over...
by mcl | Nov 3, 2014 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth Wynn Have you ever asked what it would be like to find yourself in the position of primary caregiver to a friend or family member, whether in an emergency or otherwise? More than likely you will feel overwhelmed, if not completely lost. What do you do...