Even though it can be difficult for many Delaware parents to think of their children as adults after they reach the age of majority, in the eyes of the law, they are adults. This comes with certain shifts in the legal rights of parents. College students -- frankly,...
Many Delaware residents are facing the possibility of caring for an aging parent. Even though it would be wise to prepare for this eventuality, many people fail to take advantage of what elder law can do for them and their loved ones. Fortunately, it is never too late...
Delaware residents who are getting married for the second time have numerous financial issues to consider. Outside of the day-to-day money matters facing any married couple, those who are remarrying need to consider estate planning to ensure that each person's loved...
For individuals who establish an estate plan, a key task is deciding who to name as an estate's executor. Frequently, parents turn to an adult child to fulfill this role and all of the responsibilities that come with it. If you are named the executor of a parent's,...
Most Delaware residents know that conflicts are inevitable in families. However, those conflicts do not need to arise after a loved one has passed away and the time has come to divide the estate. Situations like this are when estate planning is invaluable. It is...
It is said that good fences make good neighbors, but knowing whose property the fence is on can be problematic. Some Delaware homeowners do not know the exact boundary lines of their property and could end up building on a neighbor's property. This residential real...
Most Delaware residents would say that their lives are busy. Going to work, taking care of daily family obligations and other tasks can occupy a significant amount of time. Therefore, when it comes to estate planning, many people make the mistake of putting it off...
Many Delaware residents have already made arrangements for the disposition of their property after death and for their care in the event that they become incapacitated. However, just because the documents are executed does not mean that they can be put away and never...
Most people in Delaware are not surprised to learn that the efficiency of their bodily functions decreases as they get older. Unfortunately, this often includes the function of a person's brain. The reduction of a person's cognitive abilities may make it more...
The majority of Americans who are of retirement age, or are approaching retirement age own a home - but that doesn't necessarily mean the house is paid for. While some people may own a home that is paid off in full, many others can expect to have a mortgage into their...