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What Is A Codicil?
A codicil is a document that is used to explain, change, add to, or take away from, the existing will. It is not meant to contain the entire will itself, nor is it meant to totally revoke a prior … more
What Are Some Of The Various Types Of Guardians?
There are different types of guardians. Testamentary guardians are guardians appointed by a person`s deed or will to be a guardian over a minor or disabled person. General guardians generally care … more
When Should A Will Be Changed?
A person should change one`s will when one marries, becomes a parent, gets divorced, moves to another state (since one`s will must be probated in the state one lived in at the time of death), if … more

The Top Ten Legal Steps to Take Before You Die
No one likes to think about dying. Yet we all know that it is inevitable. Perhaps some of our anxiety about dying could be alleviated if we take the necessary steps to protect our families and our assets. Below, are the top ten legal steps that you should take to protect your family and your assets before you die. 1. Hire an Estate Planning Attorney : … more
The Rights of Nursing Home Patients
No one should be afraid to lose his or her autonomy when entering a nursing home. A nursing home is not a jail. Nursing home residents have rights which the nursing home must legally respect. Many of these rights were granted to nursing home residents in the Nursing Home Reform Amendments of OBRA 1987. Those rights include: · … more

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