Are you planning to expand or start a business, trust, or non-profit organization? Legal issues in the corporate world most often arise from lack of knowledge and legal protection, which can cause serious damage to the the business. With over 25 years of experience in business...
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorney (NAELA) of which Mr Crews is a member, has designated May as National Elder Law Month. A crucial Issue of concern for elderly adults is Adult Guardianship. This is a legal proceeding conducted when an adult can no longer make...
Few conversations are tougher than talking to a parent about their end-of-life wishes. Yet, putting this important discussion off can have many negative effects, not the least of which is a loved one dying in a way they wouldn’t choose. Talking about end-of-life wishes is...
The title of this article is a common misconception that people have about avoiding probate. A person will assume that just because he has been designated as his parent's Agent in his parent's Power of Attorney (POA) that he will have access to his parent's...
When it comes to matters of the law, things can get misunderstood in a hurry. We're here to help sort that out, after all, I'm the attorney and it's my job to make things a bit more clearer for you. So let's start by tackling...
Resolutions, resolutions, resolutions…this is the theme of the New Year. The new year brings a fresh start and everyone is excited about change. The top three resolutions are: 1. Get In Shape and Lose weight 2. Quit Smoking 3. Write A Will While resolutions are important, they often fade away...
Due to demographic changes and changing economic fortunes, older Americans increasingly have to transfer money to their adult children so that their offspring can support their families. Barron’s, in a recent article titled “Boomers Spend Their Kids’ Inheritance – On Supporting Them,” reports that intra-family...
Sites like LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer are readily available these days for those quick fix documents and "expert" legal advise that people are looking for. They try to lure you with a cheap product and a process that takes less than half an hour to complete. They...
In working with clients from every walk of life, I have found a pattern with a very important question, regarding warning signs for elderly care. Many Baby Boomers are starting to face role-reversal as they begin to care for an elderly parent. There are very difficult...
Hiring a business attorney will save you money, time, and help avoid risks that often become very complicated later on. Now, 1 in every 5 people engage in a side business, freelance work, or work independently. As more people go into business for themselves, there is...
