We are here to help make this process as easy and simple as possible during your difficult time. It is our goal to give you peace of mind and a better quality of life. Probate is a complex process that a lawyer with probate experience can make go much easier and faster while working with […]
What does a financial power of attorney do for you? Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you protect yourself, your money, and your property. A Financial Power of Attorney allows someone you name to take actions or make decisions for you if you are unable or unavailable to do so, such […]
You may be tempted to do it yourself or use an online service. DIY planning is fraught with danger. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you make life easier for you and your family by avoiding the nightmare of probate for your peace of mind One mistake can lead to everything […]
Sarah and John Smith did a great job of organizing their life and getting an excellent estate plan in place. They put the originals in a safety deposit box. But, they forgot to give access to their appointed personal representative. They also did not share where the key was. The personal representative could not get […]
Personal circumstances and/or the law could change so that a presently irrelevant provision may become relevant and/or applicable in the future. Starting with a longer robust document and possibly tailoring the document to meet the personal cosmetic preferences of the client enables a higher quality document. It is better to start with as complete a […]
Some people think that a Power of Attorney should not be effective unless and until they become incompetent. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. A Power of Attorney that is not effective immediately is called “springing”. A “springing” Power of Attorney usually requires a finding of incompetency by at least one doctor and […]
Jody sues Jerry over a few words in a will because Jody thinks she should get all of the property. The judge makes his ruling. Jody does indeed get it all in spite of the desire of the testator to split it evenly. Now, every trust and will has to have language added to cover […]
Leo’s parents passed after a car accident when he was 18 years old. Leo really did not have a lot of life experience managing money. However, his parents had a $1,000,000 life insurance policy that he was the beneficiary of. Leo took a lot of trips (first class of course), bought gifts for his friends, […]
What are the super powers of attorney? Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you make life easier for your family by avoiding the nightmare of probate for your peace of mind A power of attorney empowers someone else to speak for you when you can’t. If you are injured, suffer a […]
Sam was sick, really sick and had to be checked into the hospital. His significant other, Sade, was by his side all the time. Sam started running a fever and was delirious. Sade wanted to know what was going on, but the doctor couldn’t tell her. If only Sam had signed a HIPAA waiver. The […]
