Our Blog is our way of helping you make sense of what may otherwise be a perplexing or confusing situation in which you may find yourself. But don't despair. Although you may think you are the only one experiencing some type of difficulty or hardship, if you look around, you will see that others are as well. It is said that "what is most personal is most general” — and that is true.
It's in the spirit of making the personal seem more general that we write these blogs so that you gain a better awareness of the issues you may be confronting. And in the process of gaining awareness, you begin to develop a realistic approach to whatever it is you are seeking to accomplish. Of course, these Blog posts are no substitute for one-on-one legal advise; however, you may find them useful, if for no other reason than to put your concerns into the proper context. From there, additional research and consultation with legal professionals can follow.
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Family members frequently join together to start businesses, purchase homes and invest in income producing properties, though without any type of agreement in writing. It may not seem important, but before you enter into any type of family venture, make sure you have a written agreement that addresses all the possible things that could happen in the future. It will be money and time well spent!
When choosing who should be the executor of your estate, it is best to avoid naming two or more people to serve as co-executors. Instead, it is better to appoint the one person who you believe is most able and willing to take care of your affairs in a reasonable, objective and responsible manner.
Guardianship mediation is a very good option for family in conflict over how best to care for an elderly parent or family member.
Mediation is a more efficient and less expensive way to resolve conflict than traditional litigation. What can take 6 months to a year in court can be accomplished in a few hours in mediation. Mediation is also confidential and typically results in resolutions that are fair and equitable to all parties which is the ultimate objective of mediation.
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