Wills are undoubtedly the most critical document a person could possess for protection for themselves and/or their estate.
Often referred to as, “living will”, “health care directive” and/or “advance directive.” This legal document serves a voice for the person in regard to their end-of-life medical care as well as, wishes for their assets.
There are a variety of types of wills:
We serve to help develop this document, identify an executor/personal representative and/or assist a party contesting will if there’s a likelihood the will was subject to fraud, coercion, under influence, and/or lacked full mental capacity at time of formation of the will.
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At McCarty-Larson, we work with a lot of clients who are going through a divorce. Don’t forget to revise your estate plan at this time. You probably don’t want your ex-spouse to make life or death decisions for you, or to manage your estate. As a good rule of thumb, one should update your will or trust every three years to make sure they take into account changes in your life.
If your family knows in advance that there will come a time when help is needed, because a family member has been diagnosed in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s or some other disabling disease, that family member may want to grant someone the Power of Attorney. This is a simple process that ensures someone can make financial and/or medical decisions when needed.
The ill or disabled person must be of sound mind to make such a decision. If they are not, then legal guardianship is the only tool available to give someone authority to make critical decisions.
Legal guardianship can be controversial if all family members don’t agree on what’s best for the incompetent family member. But it’s also a great gift to know that someone will be there to handle personal and financial affairs so your loved one won’t be unprotected.
The guardianship lawyers at McCarty-Larson have extensive courtroom experience. We will make the case for the best interest of the vulnerable adult or child.
Every family and every estate is unique. We provide customized estate plans to meet your particular needs and goals Contact our Ellis County Wills and Trusts lawyers to schedule a personal visit. Or call our Ellis County law office at (972) 895-7636.
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