Posts Tagged ‘health care’

Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

When a couple wants to share property rights without getting married, they have a variety of options available that would allow them to legally make big life decisions together. Couples can have joint tenancies, cohabitation agreements, “living together” contracts, and wills. If a couple wants to have legal grounds to make life decisions together, especially… Continue reading →

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Child Custody Evaluations

When parents get a divorce, the divorce decree must cover all child care matters, including child custody, visitation, and child support. Sometimes, parents cannot agree on the terms on their own or with a mediator or attorney; if this is the case, the parents will have a trial to resolve disputes, and prior to the… Continue reading →

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Planning your Elderly Parent’s Estate

Coping with the idea of a family member passing is an emotional process that we all must deal with at some point. It can also force us to think about estate planning for the future. Who needs a will? We all do – regardless of how many or how little assets we have. Helping your… Continue reading →

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Unmarried couples

Today, millions of people are unmarried and living with a partner – whether they are same sex or not.  They are allowed to register with government officials as domestic partnerships.  By being formally recognized, they are entitled to benefits, including health care, family leave and pension benefits. If this is the case, take some time… Continue reading →

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