by Steve King | Nov 1, 2018 | Did you know?, probate
What happens if you’re the executor of an estate and the person who passed away owned a gun? On one hand, the firearm is just another estate asset to be distributed or disposed of under the terms of the will. On the other hand, there are very specific legal rules...
by Steve King | Oct 16, 2018 | Did you know?
For many people with mental illnesses, the capacity to make treatment decisions fluctuates over time. Often, when they are most in need of treatment, they are least able to give informed consent to such care. This can lead to delays in treatment and may even prevent...
by Steve King | Jul 20, 2018 | Did you know?, power of attorney
Do you know what a durable power of attorney for health care is and why you might want one? When you go to the doctor, or to the hospital, you get to tell the doctor what treatment you want, or don’t want, but who talks to the doctors if you can’t? Washington...
by Steve King | Jul 3, 2018 | Did you know?, estate planning
Do you know who makes health care decisions for your children if you aren’t available? Now that summer is here, families are headed out for a number of activities, such as vacation trips and summer camps. These activities often mean that you and your children are...
by Steve King | Jun 27, 2018 | Did you know?, estate planning
Do you know what happens to your estate plan when you get divorced? While the law does a good job of removing your ex-spouse from your estate plan (other than your ERISA-regulated retirement accounts), you should consider redoing your estate plan when you get...
