Anyone who may die or become incapacitated (in other words all of us) needs to plan their affairs. But, who actually does it? The American Association of Retired Persons conducted a survey of people aged fifty and over on that very topic. It found that sixty percent had at least a will, forty-five percent had durable powers … Read more
Let’s look at a history of Duke University. Doris Duke was born into wealth. Her grandfather, George Washington Duke, and then her father, James Buchanon Duke, built what became a dominant player in the tobacco industry. By the dawn of the 20th century, the American Tobacco Company was so successful, it was one of the twelve … Read more
Life lessons from Anna Nicole Smith. Anna Nicole Smith has become a household name. But that was not always the case. She was born as Vickie Lynn Hogan and grew up about 80 miles south of Dallas, Texas. She was raised by her mother and, at age 17, she married Billy Smith, age 16, a … Read more
As we go through life, few of us plan to leave a mess to our heirs after we are gone. However, many of us, in fact, do leave behind a tangled mess, indeed. Here are a few typical messes and how to avoid them: Lifetime Transactions Without Legal Advice Problem: Often, people enter into lifetime … Read more
Deciding how to pass on the family business is a complicated issue. Each person is in a unique situation. For example, Henry Durrell was equally fond of each of his three nephews. But, he wanted to keep his holdings together. So, his Will provided that his nephews should decide who would get the holdings using a game … Read more
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Your spouse has been there with you through thick and thin. They have been your rock, the foundation upon which you’ve built your life. Your spouse has probably been your friend, confidant, and true partner. If your spouse is ailing now, there are ways that you … Read more
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee As we age, one of our most deeply held concerns is that we may begin to lose our mental alertness. We can try to stave off mental decline by doing crossword puzzles and other brain building games that help maintain alertness. But, like physical decline, the … Read more
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Protecting our families and our assets after we are gone is an essential part of life. However, in planning our estates, we need to take into account the many potential life changes that may come up for our surviving family members and ensure that we have … Read more
Before the pandemic, Americans were more mobile than ever. When you move, you have to change your address, your voter registration, and all sorts of other things. But, do you need to revise your estate planning documents? Like with many things in law, it depends on your situation. Read on to learn more.
Like most people, you have a strong interest in maintaining stability with your finances. But what would happen if you’re incapacitated and unable to make your own decisions? Would your finances still be in good hands? This is where a financial power of attorney can help. Not only is this useful for you, as it … Read more