LEGAL INSIGHTS
If You Say It in Your Trust, You’d Better Mean It
It’s not unusual for a potential beneficiary to question the wording of a will or trust, claiming that the document...
You Can’t Give Away Rights That Are Not Yours
When you are asking a court to deprive someone of a fundamental constitutional right, saying that you “believe” the person...
How Much Authority Does an Authorized Representative Have?
When Mom has dementia and her daughter, as her authorized representative, is handling her health care decisions, does the daughter...
Why Business Interruption Insurance Doesn’t Cover COVID Losses
If a hotel, store, or other commercial building becomes unusable because of contamination by asbestos or noxious or dangerous chemicals,...
He Signed on Mom’s Behalf – Is that Binding?
If an elderly mother gives her adult son the legal power to manage her affairs, do other parties have the...
Year-End Planning for Businesses
With year-end approaching, it is time for business owners and managers to think about moves that may help lower your...