Many people realize when creating a will the possibility that a beneficiary could contest their wishes if an uneven or unexpected distribution takes place. When creating a will, some may wish to favor one beneficiary over another, while others may wish to benefit a non-profit or charity instead of a familial beneficiary. The most likely […]
Disposition of Remains: A Difficult, but Necessary Discussion
Erin Hoolihan
April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013
What happens when one dies without a Health Care Directive and has specific wishes regarding the disposition of his or her body? What happens when a dispute occurs amongst remaining loved ones who have differing opinions about the disposition of the deceased’s body? These are important questions to examine when considering whether or not to […]
The Basics of Organ Donation
Erin Hoolihan
March 28, 2013
March 28, 2013
Many of us come across the thought of organ donation for the first time when we apply for a driver’s license. Usually at that young age, it is a topic difficult to consider and oftentimes disregarded. As we age we begin to consider the opportunity each one of us has to save another’s life with […]