You might not feel like your child is an adult when he or she takes off for college, but when they reach age eighteen, your student is deemed a legal adult. Meaning, unless you finish some estate planning steps, you are going to no longer have the legal authority to stay informed about his or…
No parent wants to think about what will happen to their child in the event of the untimely death of one or both spouses. Unfortunately, unexpected events can happen, and they need to be planned for. Every parent can take steps to provide for their child’s future care. Choosing the right potential guardian is a…
The costs of estate planning will undoubtedly vary based on several factors. On average, a basic will written can cost between $100 to $250. A more complex plan, however, can cost upwards of $300 per hour for an experienced estate attorney. Let’s look at this process and what you can expect as you come up…
Only three individuals will be present during divorce mediation: You, your soon-to-be-ex spouse, and the mediating attorney. These meetings will call for a more informal dress style as they are created to encourage a functional relationship between the spouses. Of course, it is important to be mindful of your wardrobe selection, though. You’ll want to…
When you are in good health and busy, it’s easily put off thinking about what would happen should you come down with an ailment or get injured in the future. Whether or not you have any present health concerns, it is vital to be prepared for any such circumstance — especially the plausibility that you…
An estate plan is a broad plan of action for an individual’s assets that may apply both during your life and upon death. A will, meanwhile, dictates where the assets will go after death. Let’s take an in-depth look at the differences between estate planning and wills. What Is Estate Planning? Property ownership, relationships, and…
Get prepared for divorce mediation. We put together a list of divorce mediation tips to help you get prepared. Download a Divorce Mediation Checklist Find a Good Mediator Speak with Your Lawyer First Discuss Important Topics Only Set Goals Before Mediation Talk to Your Children Be Ready to Negotiate Share Financial Information Update Your Estate…
On average divorce mediation costs about $5,500, with average prices ranging from $2,500 to $9,000+ in the US for 2024, according to Thervo. The cost to hire a private mediator that is a lawyer is about $250 – $350 per hour with average lawyer fees ranging from $250 to $350 per hour. What is Divorce…
The cost of legal separation is about $50,000 with average prices ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 in the US for 2024. Uncontested legal separation cases can settle for as low as $1,000, while highly contested separations involving matters like legal decision making and alimony can get up into the $100,000 range. Typically charged by the…
On average, power of attorney in costs about $750 with average prices ranging from $500 to $1000 in the US for 2024 to have a lawyer create a power of attorney for you according to PayingForSeniorCare. Some sites allow you to create a POA online for about $35 but you will also have to get…
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