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If you put off making end-of-life plans for too long, you might be unable to make them for yourself. Incapacitation or illness can leave you unable to communicate your wishes to your loved ones. This is where Advanced Healthcare Directions come in—written legal documents that tell your loved ones and healthcare providers what you want them to do. Let's explore how Advanced Directives work and how to create your own—sooner rather than later: https://lnkd.in/ePDM8vwR #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation

With over 100,000 children in the US foster care system waiting for adoption, the need for supportive families is urgent. This Adoption Awareness Month, we will answer your questions about adoption and Tennessee family law, including inheritance rights for adopted children. https://lnkd.in/eUy3pdZv #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #AdoptionAwarenessMonth

With the majority of Americans having some kind of debt, the fear of creditors swooping in to wrest away your hard-earned assets is a common one across the country. Put those fears to rest this Halloween and take a look at where and when certain types of trusts can protect your property, retirement accounts, and more: https://lnkd.in/eTGySizD #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation #HappyHalloween

The higher the value of your marital assets, the higher the stakes—and greater the challenges—in divorce proceedings. Divorce settlements can significantly reshape your financial plans and wealth preservation strategies. This National Financial Planning Month, prepare yourself to overcome the unique stumbling blocks around high-asset divorce and keep your financial planning on track with our free eBook, "A Expert Guide to Asset Division for High-Net-Worth Individuals." https://lnkd.in/ejE4Aa5v #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation #DivorceLaw #NationalFinancialPlanningMonth

Closing out National Estate Planning Week, let's dive into estate planning for some of the people who need it most: business owners. Complicated issues about business interest ownership, assets, and succession plans can threaten the viability and health of your business, but fortunately, taking the right steps in your estate plan will prevent disputes, minimize disruption, and keep your business running smoothly and profitably well after you retire or pass on: https://lnkd.in/eh5yGUgH #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation #NationalFinancialPlanningMonth #EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek

Continuing our National Estate Planning Awareness Week posts, let's take a look at another underexplored and little-known part of estate planning: Advanced Healthcare Directives. Making end-of-life plans well before the end of your life (we hope) can be daunting and nerve-wracking, but setting advanced directives in place ensures respect for your wishes and eases burdens on your family in the event of an unexpected medical situation. Join us and learn how to make an end-of-life plan early and maintain your and your family's peace of mind. https://lnkd.in/ePDM8vwR #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation #NationalFinancialPlanningMonth #EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek

Today kicks off National Estate Planning Awareness Week! This week, we're using this opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known areas of estate planning. To start with, let's take a look at the most common estate planning mistakes people make and how to avoid them: - Not Planning At All - Keeping Everything Secret - Not Hiring an Estate Attorney - And more! https://lnkd.in/gFJJDNHR #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation #NationalFinancialPlanningMonth #EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek

People generally understand what happens when a married couple buys a house together. But what happens when an unmarried couple buys a house together? The rules of ownership for assets such as property are different for married couples and unmarried couples. Find out how as we answer the questions on your mind when you and your partner buy a house together before marriage: - Do you and your partner have to own both 50% of the property? - What happens to the property if you and your partner break up? - If you or your partner pass away, will deceased's share of the property go to the survivor? https://lnkd.in/ekTw78qG #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation

Going through a divorce can be overwhelming, especially when high-value assets are involved. That’s why divorce mediation can be a better, less stressful alternative to battling it out in court. Mediation helps both parties reach agreements on important matters like property division and alimony. But, to make the most of the process, preparation is key. From financial documents to legal agreements and health records, learn what to bring to your mediation session to ensure a smoother process. https://lnkd.in/eJ_8tH2S #DivorceMediation #FamilyLaw #MHPSLaw #DivorcePreparation #DivorceLaw

Durable power of attorney keeps decisions about your future in your hands, no matter what happens to you, by appointing a representative you trust in the event of incapacitation. But while durable power of attorney can handle your financial affairs or make decisions about medical care if you are incapacitated due to illness or injury, they aren't all-powerful. Let's discover what someone can and can't do when acting with durable power of attorney: https://lnkd.in/eEx5x8wk #MHPSLaw #FamilyLaw #Probate #WealthPreservation