What is the difference between a durable power of attorney and general power of attorney?
Have you heard the terms “general” and “durable” power of attorney, but are unsure what the differences are between the two? Here is a quick…
October 17, 2021
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What Happens if You Do Not Go Through Probate?
A loved one dying brings heartache, grief, and a string of responsibilities for their survivors. From planning a funeral or memorial to tying up pressing…
October 10, 2021
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How Long Does a Conservatorship Last?
The word “conservatorship” has become household vocabulary lately, specifically due to the high-profile legal battle over the conservatorship of Britney Spears. Her 13-year conservatorship has…
October 3, 2021
Who Cannot Be a Guardian?
A guardian is someone with legal authority to provide care for a minor, or an adult who is incapacitated until they can do so themselves.
September 27, 2021
Will vs. Personal Property Memorandum
Most people have a variety of possessions that carry special meanings or have sentimental value that they attach to other people. Or, you might own…
September 20, 2021
What is the Purpose of Estate Planning?
Every day, bad things happen to good people. No one wants to think about themselves or a loved one being involved in a serious accident,…
September 13, 2021
Who Gets Assets if there is No Will?
Intestate Succession: this is the term for how a person’s assets are distributed if that person dies without a will. That means that the future…
September 6, 2021
Law Lingo: Intestate
Welcome to Law Lingo: a monthly blog series brought to you by The Brown Law Firm, LLC that explains estate planning terminologies in simple terms.
August 29, 2021
What is Prudent Investment?
According to Merriam-Webster, prudent is defined as: marked by wisdom or judiciousness prudent advice shrewd in the…
August 22, 2021
Law Lingo: Fiduciary Duty
Welcome to Law Lingo: a monthly blog series brought to you by The Brown Law Firm, LLC that explains estate planning terminologies in simple terms.
August 15, 2021
