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We are a full-service estate planning and probate law firm working to provide peace of mind to our clients and their families.
What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?
When someone dies without a will, the laws of intestacy determine how their property is divided. Intestacy is when someone dies without a will. If a person dies intestate, their property will be distributed to their heirs as follows:
- Spouse: The surviving spouse will inherit all of the deceased spouse's property.
- Children: If the deceased person had children, those children will inherit their parents' property. If the deceased person did not have children, their parents will inherit their property.
- Parents: If the deceased person had no spouse or children, their parents will inherit their property.
- Siblings: If the deceased person had no spouse, children, or parents, their siblings will inherit their property.
If the deceased person did not have any family, their property will be given to the state. If you are interested in creating a will, we can help you set up a will and other estate planning documents to make sure that your property is distributed to the people you care about.
What Is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person gives another person the authority to act on their behalf. An agent with power of attorney can make decisions about the other person's finances, health care, and other personal matters. A power of attorney can be general, meaning that the agent can make decisions about any matter, or it can be limited, meaning that the agent can make decisions about specific issues. When an agent with limited power of attorney is given the authority to make decisions about finances, they are often called a "financial agent." A power of attorney can be revoked at any time.
Types of power of attorney include:
- General power of attorney: This document gives the agent the authority to make decisions on the principal's behalf about any matter.
- Financial power of attorney: This document gives the agent the authority to make financial decisions on the principal's behalf.
- Healthcare power of attorney: This document gives the agent the authority to make health care decisions on the principal's behalf.
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How Do I Know if I Need a Guardianship?
If you are caring for an elderly parent, or if you are a senior yourself, you may be wondering how long you will be able to live independently. If you or your loved one has a disability, you may be wondering how long you will be able to live in your own home. You may be wondering how long you will be able to drive safely. When you are caring for someone, you may be wondering how long you will be able to work, or whether you will be able to take care of your own medical needs.
If you are wondering about any of these things, you may need a guardianship. Guardianship is a legal relationship in which one person is appointed by the court to make decisions for another. In some cases, a guardian may also be given the responsibility of managing the ward's finances and property. Guardianship is usually applied for when
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