by garywojtan | May 2, 2012 | Estate Planning, Wills
Social media is a part of daily life, but what happens to the online content that you created once you die? If you have social media profiles set up online, you should create a statement of how you would like your online identity to be handled. Just like a traditional...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness — particularly one that is expected to...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Hiring a Lawyer, Wills
There are four basic tools of estate planning. It is imperative to have these documents executed by the care recipient, while they are legally competent. The explanations that follow refer to the care receiver as the principal, that is, the one seeking these...
by garywojtan | Aug 30, 2009 | Wills
A will is a written declaration of what a person wants done with their property upon death. A person who dies leaving a will is said to die “testate.” The law requires certain formalities for a will to be valid. A valid will can transfer an interest in both personal...
by garywojtan | Aug 14, 2009 | Estate Planning, Estates and Probate, Wills
Why You Need a Will A will is a legal document designating the transfer of your property and assets after you die. Although creating a will is not a difficult process, about half of all Americans die without one. If you die without a will, or intestate, the court...
