Suicide Prevention & Workplace Safety… What do they have in common?
For those of you who follow me on social media, you may have witnessed a rather emotional video I posted a few weeks ago. (If you haven’t seen it, click HERE) I had just finished a hearing where I represented a mother and father trying to get guardianship over their son on an emergency basis […]
When Minors Get Money: Do You Really Need a Guardianship?
Picture this: Little Juanito is minding his own business when a distracted driver decides to use the sidewalk as an extra lane. Juanito survives (thank goodness), but heβs left with medical bills, scars, and a personal injury lawyer who manages to secure a nice settlement. Great news, right? Well, not so fastβbecause Juanito is still […]
Step-by-Step Process for Adjudication of Incapacity & Appointment of Guardian
One of the areas of law we practice is Guardianship. Initiating a Guardianship proceeding can be burdensome, confusing, and costly. It certainly helps to know what to expect. For the benefit of our clients (and as a resource to attorneys just starting out in the field), tere is a step-by-step guide to getting someone adjudicated […]
Do You Need a Power of Attorney?
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Abuela’s 11th Passing Anniversary
TRANSCRIPT (more or less): Whenever Iβm asked why I do what I do, one person comes to mind: My grandmother. Today is the 11th anniversary of her passing and it feels like just yesterday I was watching her mind deteriorate due to Alzheimerβs disease.Β Β Until you have experienced a close family member or friend […]
Durable Financial Power of Attorney: How It Works
A durable power of attorney for finances — or financial power of attorney — is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to arrange for someone to manage your finances if you become incapacitated (unable to make decisions for yourself). A financial power of attorney is a good document to make for yourself, but it can […]