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Who’s Making The Decisions Around Here??? Let’s start at the very beginning. When a baby is born, the child’s parents make decisions for her. And as she ages into a toddler, child, and teenager, the parents have full legal authority. When the child turns 18, the parents DO NOT have the authority to make decisions.…
Turning 18 is a major milestone in a person’s life, and with it comes new responsibilities and legal rights. One important aspect of becoming an adult is ensuring that you have the necessary legal documents in place to protect yourself and your future. Here are two must-have legal documents that every 18-year-old should sign. Why…
Happy May! The month of Elder Law awareness. To begin the month, we wanted to discuss legal capacity and dementia. We sometimes hear from clients or their loved ones that they believe that a diagnosis of dementia means that the person cannot execute estate planning documents. This is not necessarily true. What Is Legal Capacity…
Have your made your list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2026 yet? Whether you started your list or not, let me help you with some inspiration – Estate Planning! Now hear me out… At the end of every year, we seem to think that “next year will be my year” – the year everything falls…
One of the most common questions people ask when planning for the future is, “Who will make decisions for me if I become unable to make them myself?” Ideally, you’ll never need a conservator. By creating a comprehensive estate plan that includes a Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive, you can often…
Divorce is one of life’s biggest transitions. Along with dividing property, adjusting finances, and navigating new family dynamics, it’s also important to review your estate plan. While the attorneys at Reed Wilson Case do not practice family law or handle divorce proceedings, we frequently help clients update their estate planning documents after a divorce or…
