YES! It is true that a Judgment of Divorce must be enforced within a specific time period. The “Statute of Limitations” bars legal action after a certain amount of time. For example, in most personal injury cases you have 3 years to sue and in most contracts cases you have 6 years to sue. To… Read More »
Monthly Archives: July 2016
I had an attorney prepare a living trust for me about 7 years ago. Do I need to update my trust?
There are two reasons you may need to update your trust. First, because the law has changed. Second, because something in your life has changed. Some recent changes in the law have been: (1) a new power of attorney law in 2012; (2) a new funeral representative law this year; (3) annual changes in the… Read More »
Should I speak to an attorney if I am charged with drinking and driving?
You should always speak to an attorney when you have been charged with a crime. Even if you know you are guilty and want to come clean, that is not always the best decision. There are things that an attorney will know that are not necessarily obvious to the general public. A first offense OWI… Read More »
My mother is going in for surgery next month and I was wondering what kind of planning she should do beforehand?
Great question. Your mother should have at least a “base” estate plan in place. First, she needs to put someone in place for financial and medical decisions if she can no longer handle her affairs. Be very careful here – many times a “form” or “standard” power of attorney doesn’t work the way you expect…. Read More »