Tag Archives: Guardianship

Does a Handwritten Will Always Make it Clear Whether the Maker Was of Sound Mind?

This post continues the topic of the law few posts: why does the law require most forms of wills to have witnesses, but the law does not require witnesses for handwritten or holographic wills? The last post looked at the … more

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will Like Aretha Franklin – Part 5 – Guardian for Minor Children

If you die without a will (or a trust or other estate planning) like Aretha Franklin, you may lose the opportunity to nominate a guardian for your minor children. Guardianship Overview A minor is someone under the age of majority … more

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