While the vast majority of adoptions involve adults adopting children, all states have laws that permit “adult adoption,” in which a person 18 or older is adopted by another adult as mutually agreed by the parties. Some states may restrict adult adoptions to cases where the person being adopted is … [Read more...] about Adopting a Grown-Up: Top Three Reasons for Adult Adoption
Parents' Peace of Mind Planning
Preparing Your Family for an Emergency during School Hours
Your children are in school, your spouse is out of state on business, and you get seriously injured in a car accident. What’s going to happen to your children? Do you have a plan to keep your family safe in the event something unexpected occurs during school hours? Many parents mistakenly believe … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Family for an Emergency during School Hours
Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children
For parents considering estate planning, one of the most difficult decisions to make is choosing a guardian for their minor children. It is not easy to think about anyone else, no matter how loving, raising your child. But, as the famous quote goes: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” You cannot … [Read more...] about Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children
Important Steps to Plan for the Future of a Special Needs Child
#1 Establish a Comprehensive Plan Most estate planning attorneys will say that no person should use a “do-it-yourself” will kit to establish their estate plan. If you have a child with special needs, it is extremely important to seek competent legal counsel from an estate planning lawyer with … [Read more...] about Important Steps to Plan for the Future of a Special Needs Child
Why You Should Consider Working with a Minnesota Special Needs Planning Attorney
For parents with disabled children, whether minor or adult, it’s a good idea to take the extra step of meeting with a Minnesota special needs planning attorney. This gives you the opportunity to set up the best possible scenario for your child if you are no longer able to provide care for him or … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider Working with a Minnesota Special Needs Planning Attorney
Before Sending Your Baby To College
You just unloaded a chair made from bungee cords and a hot pink, fuzzy footstool from what seems like your millionth trip to Target. You have a highly-strung high school graduate rooting through a pile of Sharpie markers, notebooks, phone cases, and packages of Ramen noodles. You’re staring at the … [Read more...] about Before Sending Your Baby To College
3 Legal Documents Every Graduating Senior Needs to Ensure Parents Can Act On Their Behalf In An Emergency
It’s graduation time, which means your “baby” is all grown up and preparing to head out into the real world. But before your son or daughter packs up for summer vacation or even their first semester of college, I want you to think about what it means having a child who is an “adult” in the eyes of … [Read more...] about 3 Legal Documents Every Graduating Senior Needs to Ensure Parents Can Act On Their Behalf In An Emergency
