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The estate planning takeaways of the Leno Conservatorship case

What You Can Learn from the Leno Conservatorship Proceedings

By Andre O. McDonald |

When most people think about creating an estate plan, they usually focus on what will happen when they die. They typically do not consider what their wishes would be if they were alive but unable to manage their own affairs (in other words, if they are incapacitated). In many cases, failing to plan for… Read More »

Understanding the Michael Oher conservatorship controversy

Blindsided: The Michael Oher Conservatorship Controversy Explained

By Andre O. McDonald |

Michael Oher has had a remarkable life so far. Born to a single mother struggling with addiction and growing up in and out of foster care, Oher went on to star as a University of Mississippi football player and was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens…. Read More »

What is Guardianship?

The Basics of Guardianship (Part 1)

By Andre O. McDonald |

Protecting and providing for your children is particularly challenging if they have special needs requiring additional care to address their vulnerabilities. Structuring your estate plan to include the appropriate legal documents in the event of your death is crucial, especially when naming a guardian. Special needs children often require guardianship past the age of… Read More »

Why Factoring Cognitive Impairment into Your Estate Plan is Critical

Better to Play It Safe: Proactive Estate Planning and Cognitive Impairment

By Andre O. McDonald |

Most financially savvy individuals begin planning their estate when they’re in peak mental shape. The idea that this might change at some point in the distant future is an unpleasant one, and they would rather go about their estate planning as if they’ll be as sharp as a tack late into their golden years…. Read More »

How to Avoid Living Probate

Avoid Living Probate: How to Keep Guardians and Conservators Out of Your Estate (UPDATED: May 2019)

By Andre O. McDonald |

While most proactive individuals know the importance of having a well-rounded estate plan, it is typically considered as something that will take effect after they have passed away. But there are in fact many ways in which comprehensive estate planning can have a positive impact on your life while you are still around to… Read More »

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