by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Sep 14, 2018 | Guardianships
A guardianship is a very important tool for parents who are worried about what is going to happen to their children if both parents pass away. This is a frightening prospect for many parents, but it is one that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are a few points to...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Aug 17, 2018 | Probate
One of the most important things you can do to protect your family members is to have an estate plan in place when you pass away. The cornerstone of this is the will. When you write yours, you don’t have to do anything extravagant. It can be fairly simple as...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | May 22, 2018 | Probate
There is a lot to think about when creating or administering an estate, with probate at the top of the list. In short, probate is nothing more than a legal process that entails the distribution of assets left behind by a deceased individual. Assets can include but are...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Apr 26, 2018 | Guardianships
Choosing a guardian for your child is one of the biggest estate planning decisions you will make. This is the person who will step in to raise your child should you (and your spouse) no longer be around to do so. While you have many choices, you need to narrow your...
by Richard E. Fowlks, Attorney at Law | Apr 10, 2018 | Probate
If you are a proactive kind of person, you probably get a lot of kidding for expecting the worst to happen. However, to you, it just makes good sense to anticipate the worst and make a contingency plan. This may mean having an alternative plan when your daughter wants...