We are taught from an early age to "act responsibly." A responsible person generally takes care of their personal and financial affairs in a mature way and honors their obligations. When a person is considered to be irresponsible, we see…
Hello, Somehow it is (already) again the Holiday season. We recently attended our extended family’s holiday party which has been held for decades. The aunts and uncles are gone now, but for my last surviving Aunt, 97, who sadly didn’t…
No one wants to think about it, but we are all going to die sooner or later. Statistically speaking, most of us will first suffer through some period (or periods) of incapacity. (Seriously, no one wants to think about this.)…
By James L. Young, Jr., Esq. Scenario. You have an incurable and irreversible medical condition that your physician has said is expected to lead to your death within six months. You are not suffering from depression or some other condition…
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC October 17, 2014 HOME SOURCE www.theday.com view PDF here Something even lawyers sometimes forget: A trust cannot own real property. Title to real property in a trust is vested…
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, August 22, 2014 HOME SOURCE www.theday.com/realestate view PDF here There are many options these days for elderly care. Some companies similar to Senior Companion Care Services in Bethlehem,…
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, July 18, 2014 HOME SOURCE www.theday.com/realestate view PDF here When I was young an uncle of mine had a cottage on a lake in southern Maine, what many…
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, June 20, 2014 HOME SOURCE www.theday.com/realestate view PDF here Should you? This is a simple question, but the answer usually is not. Before deciding to give your house…
What Is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is an important part of your estate plan. Sometimes they are more or less breezed over by the attorney and client, but we think they often should be accorded more…