You signed the Power of Attorney. You checked the box. You assumed your family would be able to step in if something happened. But when a spouse or parent loses capacity, that same document can suddenly get rejected by the bank you need access to most and your family may not have the time, energy, or legal authority to fight back in the middle of a crisis. As your Personal Family Lawyer®, this is exactly the kind of problem I work to prevent before your loved ones ever have to experience it the hard way. Read more…

You might think estate planning is just about who gets what when you’re gone. It’s also about who stays safe, housed, informed, and protected in the days right after. The reported story of Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé shows how quickly grief can turn into legal chaos when there’s no clear plan in place. Read more…