by mcl | Oct 1, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By ELIZABETH L. WYNN Make Things Simple, But Do It Right As an estate attorney, I often consult with families who have executed what is commonly referred to as a “lazy man’s will.” That is, they designate a “survivor owner” in their title documents such...
by mcl | Sep 1, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth L. Wynn Have You Remembered to Pass On Your Passwords? 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,...
by mcl | Aug 1, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By Elizabeth L. Wynn Guardianship Over the years, I have often wondered how many young parents really think about who will take care of their children if they are unable to do so. Parents spend countless hours planning everything from college to swimming...
by mcl | Jul 1, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By ELIZABETH L. WYNN Should You Gift Your Home to Family Before You Die? Most of us plan ahead for future expectations and, hopefully, at retirement, we are standing on solid financial ground. However, at times people forget about their most valuable...
by mcl | May 31, 2017 | Columns, Legal Advice, Practical Living
By ELIZABETH L. WYNN Don’t Forget Man’s Best Friend As a pet owner, you want to make sure that the emergency and long-term needs of your animal companion are met at your death or if you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, insufficient estate planning...