The challenge I was approached by a family whose son had just passed away.
There was a conflict over the probate of the estate between the parents and the
son’s partner. This was a very difficult time for the parents, who had just
lost their son and they now had to face the additional emotional distress of
the son’s partner contending the probate of the estate because she felt
entitled to a...
The killing of George Floyd by the Minneapolis
police has sparked nationwide unrest and months of protest. It also got me
thinking about my own actions and how they align with my values with regard to
fighting racism and other societal injustice. I wanted to share one action that
I took, which I am proud of. I’m not holding myself up as an example, but I
wanted to share one way we can all make...
The living will is an integral part of any estate plan. It provides a sense of agency and control at the end of life. It is self-described as a “form may be used to make your wishes known about what medical treatment or other care you would or would not want if you become too sick to speak for yourself.” There has never been an easy or straightforward way in which to deploy a living...
