If you’re a probate attorney (or someone with a Netflix account), I expect you’ve seen or heard about the somewhat disturbing film “I Care a Lot.” The movie, which debuted on Netflix in February 2021, is a dark comedy illustrating …
In the early days of this blog, I enjoyed using celebrity estate-planning blunders to illustrate what not to do in terms of your own planning. I’ve been thinking a lot about that series lately, particularly as stories about the …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Austens.
After suffering a major stroke in response to her husband’s untimely death, Juliet remains alive but unresponsive in the hospital. She will …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Austens.
As a reminder about the Austen family, wife Juliet suffered a stroke upon learning the news of her husband’s death. She …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Austens.
Rogers Guardianship
For families like the Austens, guardianship can offer crucial tools to help protect, treat, and improve the quality of life …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Smiths & Alexanders.
In this last discussion of the Smith and Alexander families, we examine financial exploitation, its impact on suitability in appointing …
To best enjoy this post, please be sure to first read A Family History of the Smiths & Alexanders.
While the saga of the Smiths & Alexanders might seem too much to be real, the circumstances in which Johnny’s …
As promised in my prior post on initial Guardianship and Conservatorship filings, this post will expand on issues of standing, notice, and objections.
Who can file for Guardianship or Conservatorship? Any interested party may file a Petition for Guardianship or …
In the unfortunate situation where you are not available to care for your child or pet, it is prudent to plan ahead by nominating a guardian for your child and/or pet. Advance planning avoids potential court fights over control and …
These proceedings often involve a lot of parties, and often times clients are surprised that so many “extra” people are involved in their family affairs.