Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Your child has just turned 6,570 days old, and on the surface nothing seems to have changed. He still mixes the reds with the whites in the wash—she drove off with her book bag on the roof of her car again. But, disconcerting as it may be, for all legal purposes, turning 18 makes your child an adult. Even more disturbing is the fact that without proper legal safeguards, you may no longer have any say in their medical care or … [Read more...] about Eighteen and Alone: The Legal Risks of Independence
When Time Is Short
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee As you drive your mom to her regular doctor appointment, you think of everything you need to do: Drop off Bobby at soccer, pick up Sally from softball, pick up groceries, make dinner, etc. It seems the list is endless. You wonder how your mom had time to do it all and still have time to be so loving. After flipping through old magazines in the doctor’s office, you go in with your mom for her appointment. Your mom had some … [Read more...] about When Time Is Short
Planning After a Breakup
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Nobody plans to break up. When a couple marries, they dream of their lives together and the special times they will share. They think of the shared holidays and the family that will grow from their love. Their lives become intertwined emotionally, financially, and legally. But, as John Steinbeck said, “even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” When the arguing becomes too frequent, the emotional bond between them … [Read more...] about Planning After a Breakup
The Impact of Dying Without an Estate Plan
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Most of us expect that tomorrow will be another day like any other. But, as Euripides said, “no one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow.” In fact thousands of people die in the United States every single day. Some of them die of long-term illnesses. But, many of them die unexpectedly from accidents, heart attacks, and other tragedies. Let’s look at what would happen if you died without planning in advance. … [Read more...] about The Impact of Dying Without an Estate Plan
The Importance of Advanced Directives – The Terri Schiavo Story
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm,Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Theresa (Terri) Marie Schindler was born on December 3, 1963, to Mary and Robert Schindler. Terri grew up in Pennsylvania, and by all accounts had a normal, happy childhood. After graduating from high school, Terri enrolled in Bucks County Community College where she met Michael Schiavo in 1982. Two years later, on November 10, 1984, the two were married. When Terri’s parents moved to Florida in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Advanced Directives – The Terri Schiavo Story
