Wills
What a great question to ask! The fact that you are asking shows you already understand why you need a will. However, simply having a will isn’t enough. It’s a good first step, but for a will to work for you, it must be regularly updated. Only a
Young Adult Power of Attorney
Your college student is back at school, and you’re feeling good. You helped your child get their young adult Power of Attorney form completed over the holidays and you’re set. Your form is signed and ready to go. But where do you store it? And how do you
Young Adult POA Stories
For many young adults, the opportunity to study abroad is a defining moment in a college career. Maybe your child is planning to study overseas in 2023. Or maybe they’re planning a service project or stint in the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. No matter their ambition, fulfilling them will
Will Stories
Young and single, Michael Schmack’s decision to create a will mirrors what many people experience when they start thinking about getting their important legal documents in order. “I felt like, it’s just me, why does it matter whether or not I get a will?” Michael shares. “My brother
Will Stories
Chuck Worley is like a lot of us. He knew he needed a will, but felt it was going to be a hassle and didn’t know where to start….so he never did. Then, he and his wife went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. One of the
Young Adult Power of Attorney
In the rush to get your child off to college, putting a young adult power of attorney form in place may have been one of the ‘to do’ items that slipped off the list. Many families reach out to Mama Bear Legal Forms asking if it’s too late to
Will Stories
The fall brings so many things we enjoy – cooler weather, football, and the start of something new. For many, it marks the beginning of a new school year. Fall is also a time when many people decide to take action on goals they’ve been putting off. If there’s
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This is one of the most common questions people ask. If you are an adult, the answer is yes. Here’s why. No one is immune from accident or illness. Anything can happen at any time. When something tragic and unexpected occurs, having important legal documents like a will and
Young Adult Power of Attorney
If you have a child starting college this fall, your days are filled with excitement, checklists and planning. You’ve probably already purchased or planned most of what your child will need to succeed in the year ahead. One item that savvy parents know they must add to their teen’
Young Adult Power of Attorney
For the past few years, you’ve done all the research. Taken all the important trips to visit the colleges your child is interested in attending. You’ve asked and answered questions like, “What college should I go to?” and now that you’ve been accepted to the school of
Young Adult Power of Attorney
After a grueling year where much of normal life ceased or changed dramatically, parents and graduating high school seniors have something huge to celebrate – finishing high school and moving on to the next phase of life. For many young adults, this will mean attending college, potentially in another state or
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You’ve created (or updated) your will. Congratulations! Many people don’t make it this far, but you’re not done yet. You need to spend about fifteen minutes having your will notarized by a notary public. With a little upfront planning, you can make sure your estate and assets