If you are planning to move to Delaware from another state, there are many little details you will not want to forget to handle. It can be a very stressful time, so being aware of these things can make the transition smoother. Delaware.gov explains you need to make...
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What should you know about advanced directives?
Most people do not want to think about needing another person to make healthcare decisions for them. While you would not be alone in feeling this way, you need to think about your wishes when it comes to healthcare. To create a solid estate plan, you may need to think...
What Medicare choices do I have?
Medicare is a government insurance every worker pays into. It is a benefit for working Americans when they reach a certain age or meet other requirements. Under Medicare, you have multiple choices in coverage. The Legal Handbook for Older Delawareans explains you will...
Do you have healthcare and financial powers of attorney?
Unexpected and life-changing events occur that can catch you and your family off-guard and ill-prepared to deal with the circumstances. This is one of the primary reasons people create one power of attorney (POA) for healthcare and another for legal and financial...
Is it time to review your estate plan?
When creating your estate plan, you should plan in advance for the day when you will need to revisit it. Matters of the estate constantly evolve along with the changes in your life, which means you should always have an idea of when to look your plan over. This means...
How should family business owners navigate succession?
You spent a lot of time and energy building and improving your family business in Delaware, but you want to retire soon. Whom do you see inheriting your company and all the effort you put into it? Harvard Business Review explores the finer points of succession...
What should you know about party walls?
These days, more people turn to alternative options of housing or homeowning that do not involve single-family dwellings. This puts condos and rowhouses on the table for many and provides unique options you might have otherwise not known about. Of course, it can also...
Is it time to consider guardianship for your parent?
Your parents took care of you during your childhood and adolescence, and now that they have grown old, you want to return the favor. You can take care of them by spending time with them and ensuring they have all they need. However, caring for our loved ones may also...
Title defects and what to do about them
While you hope that your real estate transaction goes smoothly, sometimes unexpected issues arise that can cause delays. In many cases, these are minor wrinkles that are easy to iron out. However, sometimes they are big problems that require litigation to resolve. The...
What is a simple will, and is it for me?
Many Americans do not go beyond a last will and testament when estate planning. However, even this can seem daunting for many people because they do not know where to start. Fortunately, it is easy to start very basically by choosing a simple will. According to...
