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Guardianships: How to Avoid Them at All Costs

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Maria L. Shinn
When it comes to Guardianships, there is one thing that is pretty much universal: Nobody wants a Guardian appointed over them. They would rather avoid a Guardianship at all costs! If a Probate Court J… Read More
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Adding Your Son or Daughter to Your Bank Account Can Have Disastrous Consequences

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Maria L. Shinn
Contributor: Maria L. Shinn
Some people think that adding their son or daughter to their bank account is a good idea. They take comfort in the fact that a joint account would allow their child to pay their bills if they get sick… Read More
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Health Care Directives Allow You to Stay in Control

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Maria L. Shinn
Health care directives allow you to stay in control of your health, even when you are unconscious or in a coma. The Living Will Declaration (“Living Will”) and the Health Care Power of Att… Read More
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