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What is a Guardianship & Conservatorship? The movie “I Care A Lot” and the widely-publicized Brittany Spears guardianship & conservatorship case have resulted in a reflexive cringing when this subject comes up. There are different types of guardianship and conservatorship – for minors and for adults, temporary and permanent. Also, although they often go together, you could have a person protected by a guardianship, but not a conservatorship (or vice versa). For this blog, we’ll focus on … Read More about Guardianship & Conservatorship

As an estate planning attorney, I help clients secure their assets so that when the time comes, their legacy is not only protected for their loved but respected by them as well. My efforts secure your life, after death. It's easy to get stuck thinking about the future, but what about now? I think about what I can do now to protect myself and the life I have built. Recently, I read an article about Identity Theft - what it is, the warning signs, and preventive measures we can take. It certainly … Read More about Securing Your Life Now!

In my career, I find myself in the unique position of witnessing the profound grief felt by those left behind. They come to me for help processing their loved one's legacy, usually, with the loss still fresh. Having known the acute pain of losing a loved one myself, I understand. I understand the uncertainty. I understand that it takes time to come to terms with loss and that you never forget them. I know that understanding this grief is important to the healing process. Though your pain may never … Read More about Death & Grief