When your child is under the age of 18, you, as their parent, can make most, if not all decisions, on their behalf. However, when your child turns 18, the law views them as an adult, and you no longer have the ability to control what and how decisions are made, or even receive relevant information […]
All children are a blessing. From the day they are born, you begin making plans to ensure that your child or grandchild has a bright future. What will their interests be? What job will they have? Who will they marry? While these are common concerns for most families, for those with child or grandchild with special […]
It is important to think carefully about your ability or willingness to serve as an executor or trustee for someone else. If a family member or friend has asked you to serve as the executor of his or her estate or as trustee of a trust he or she is creating, there are a number of […]
Preparing for one’s passing is stressful enough, but it can be aggravated by worries regarding the validity of a will. Individuals want to ensure that they are leaving something behind for their loved ones, and it would be impossible to properly distribute their property if the court does not find their will to be valid. Today, […]
Your estate plan, like your home, periodically needs a thorough clean up. Your life circumstances are constantly changing, and an estate plan that perfectly met your needs a couple of years ago may now be cluttered with outdated provisions or documents. With spring fast approaching, now is the time to dust off your estate plan to […]
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, many concerned citizens have begun to seek out professionals to draft their wills and update any pre-existing plans they have. The fear and uncertainty surrounding the virus has highlighted the importance of preparing an estate plan. Still, the current demand for estate planning […]
Dear Clients & Friends, Here at Nielsen Law, we help families find peace of mind by planning for the unexpected. We are here to help during the Coronavirus pandemic and during future periods of uncertainty. Planning for the unexpected is exactly what we do. I am writing to you today to update you with Nielsen Law’s […]
One of the primary reasons people sign an estate plan is to prepare for the unexpected. And the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is certainly one of those unexpected situations that you should prepare for. With many schools and businesses closed, the increased time at home may give you an opportunity or new perspective to revisit your estate […]
