Almost all of my non-lawyer friends give me a funny look when I talk about probate. Yes, it is an odd word, but with a short explanation, it makes sense. I find that the basics can be easily explained in one sentence – Probate occurs when someone dies and a court gives someone else (the […]
I knew it was coming. The dreaded question: “Can I use a will-maker software program rather than have an attorney draft my estate plan?” My explanation of the risks and pitfalls does not always satisfy the friend or family member inquiring about why they cannot use the cheaper option for their extremely simple estate plan. […]
A recent article in the New Yorker, Letting Go discusses various perspectives of those people who are affected by someone who is terminally ill. The author, Atul Gwande researched and followed patients ranging in age and illness, some of whom had chosen aggressive treatments for potentially terminal illnesses and others who chose hospice care. The […]