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As the individual executing the health care proxy, also called “the principal,” you have the option to set an expiration date for your named agent’s ability to act. Whether your health proxy expires is a decision you must make at the time you sign it.

A few years ago my mom was diagnosed with dementia and recently she is having trouble paying bills on time. What is the best way for me to make sure the bills are paid?

My spouse recently passed away and I just learned that he disinherited me in his Will. What rights do I have?

My mother is getting older and I am nervous I will not know how to make the right medical decisions for her if the situation arises. What can we do to prepare in case that happens?

If my mom signed the Power of Attorney provided by the bank, does she need to sign any other Power of Attorney?

My father recently passed away. He owes more than he has in assets. As his surviving child, am I responsible for his debt?

I am the Executor of my mother’s estate. I have collected the assets, paid her expenses, and am ready to close the estate. Can you advise me on how to proceed?

In Terrorem is a term derived from Latin which translates to “in fear.” An In Terrorem provision in a decedent’s Last Will and Testament “threatens” that if a beneficiary challenges the Will then the challenging beneficiary will be disinherited (or given a specified dollar amount) instead of inheriting the full gift provided for in the Will.

What exactly is “probate” and why would you want to avoid it? Probate is the legal process whereby a last will & testament is determined by the Court to be authentic and valid.

A designated beneficiary on a Transfer on Death (TOD) account has only an expectancy interest in the account and cannot use the funds in the account until the death of the account holder. With no present interest the designated beneficiary cannot withdraw funds for his or her personal use during the account holder’s lifetime.