How Can I Reverse A DNR While In The Hospital? March 16, 2015 | lmsXpect3 Many people make a living will or other written end-of-life wishes. However, it is common for people to want to make changes to these plans as their medical condition changes. For instance, people who have a heart condition that requires occasional defibrillation may change their mind about a prior request not to be resuscitated. What More
My Mom Can’t Take Care Of Herself – How Can I Get Power Of Attorney? January 12, 2015 | lmsXpect3 Mollie was concerned for her 86-year old mother. Not only was her mother’s health waning, Mollie noticed there were some peculiar things going on with her mother’s finances. One day Mollie came across one of her mother’s checking account statements and realized her mother was being taken advantage of. Some $2000 in checks had been More
Who Makes The Medical Decisions If My Medical Proxy And I Are Both Incapacitated? January 5, 2015 | lmsXpect3 First, when it comes to medical care, it may be of some importance to note that as long as you have the capacity to do so, you have every right to say “yes” or “no” to suggested treatments from your doctor. This includes the right to say decline artificial hydration and/or nutrition. Now that this More
My Neighbor’s New Fence Encroaches on My Property. What Can I Do? December 24, 2014 | lmsXpect3 Many neighbors have disputes, but disputes over property lines and fencing often can be the worst. While many people try to resolve these disagreements on their own, this can be complicated without getting the help of an attorney and going to court. There are several facts that are relevant to your situation when a neighbor More
Eleventh Hour Will Change December 17, 2014 | lmsXpect3 When a person dies, they either die with a will or without a will. A valid last will and testament is a legal declaration made by a person in anticipation of death. It provides for how their property will be distributed upon their death, and who will distribute it. If they die without a will, More
Who Gets to Decide Who Can Pull the Plug if There is No Medical Power of Attorney? December 10, 2014 | lmsXpect3 It is not unusual for a person to be incapacitated without leaving a person designated as their medical power of attorney. This is the reason that lawyers and health care workers alike encourage all people to draw up a living will and other paperwork making their wishes clear. Things can become very complicated if there More
Property Purchase Agreement Considerations October 27, 2014 | lmsXpect3 Purchasing real estate, whether a new home for your family or a piece of property for you future plans, is a significant purchase. In fact, it is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make in their lives. More than that, the impact of a purchase like this is significant on emotional More
How To Protect Against Medicaid Reimbursement October 20, 2014 | lmsXpect3 In case you didn’t already know, the U.S. federal government runs a social health care insurance program for low-income individuals and families who have difficulty affording the costs of health care. The program was designed to provide US citizens (or legal permanent residents) an insurance option for low-income parents, children, seniors and also those people More
Creating A Special Needs Trust October 13, 2014 | lmsXpect3 One of the greatest responsibilities of a parent or guardian is the proper care of those who depend on them. That responsibility is even greater for those who parent or care for a child, dependent or loved one who has special needs. You may consider creating a special needs trust to ensure that your loved More
The Different Types of Trusts September 10, 2014 | lmsXpect3 “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” -Roy Disney Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe A trust is a powerful weapon in your estate planning arsenal. For many, the right trust can best protect and allocate the assets of your estate. There are many options available when it comes to the More