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2020 Created Havoc The year 2020 certainly created a lot of havoc! Our lives may never be the same. Coronavirus caused shut downs, lock downs, unemployment, masks… Social distance became a new phenomenon. Protesters and rioters lined the streets, destruction around the world. Let’s not forget the political divide, rhetoric and more. Hope is Around the Corner As 2020 begins to round the corner to holiday season, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas are on the way. Our lives like a jigsaw puzzle have been jumbled and tossed about this year. But,  we always look forward to the future with hope. It’s our nature. What About the Future  So,Read More →

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Why we Use Zoom Before coronavirus the thought of a small law firm using video conference systems, was not even on the radar. OK, maybe if you had an expert witness out of state or something like that, you may need some form of video system… but for client appointments, court hearings, mediation? Really, that’s crazy! Boom! Coronavirus Pandemic, shut downs, quarantines, stay at home orders. Clients need services, but don’t want to risk in-person meetings, courts need to still conduct business, as much as possible, but not in person. Comes now video conference needs and deciding how to meet the demand. Choosing Providers ManyRead More →

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Stay At Home Estate Planning  During this difficult time for all of us, we must adapt and overcome obstacles. The Corona Virus pandemic reminds us of the uncertainty of life. Also the need for preparation ahead of time. Are you prepared? Do you have an estate plan? A Last Will and Testament, a Trust? How about a Living Will – advanced directive? Power of attorney for health care or general power of attorney? The Need for Estate Planning If you answered no to any of the above questions, you need to act. Likewise, if you prepared such documents years ago you need a review forRead More →

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 Corona Virus Pandemic and Estate / Life Planning The corona virus pandemic turned life topsy turvey. Many people find themselves scrambling to put affairs in order. For example, preparing a Last Will and Testament. Or writing a Living Will, an advanced directive regarding life support. Maybe your thinking about that. You ask should I write my own Last Will and Testament?  After all forms are available online for low cost!  Some even say “prepared by our attorneys”. Beware of Pitfalls In a Last Will and Testament  It may seem easy enough. Just need to download a form and fill-in some blanks. Then sign it.  Voila!  You have a Will.  However,Read More →

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What is Adult Adoption? Often times people don’t grow up in a ”traditional” family. Step families, grandparents, aunts or uncles raised someone else’s child. But, the relationship of parent-child exists. A strong bond between you and this other person, grew over time. Adult adoption is the formalizing of that relationship. Thus making the existing relationship legal and permanent. The Process of Adult Adoption The process of adult adoption with the help of an experienced attorney is fairly simple. The person to be adopted and the adoptive parent must sign a petition for adoption. Also, in step-parent adult adoption the non adopting natural parent signs theRead More →