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
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You’ve probably read that major life events like marriage, buying a house, having a baby, sending a child off to college, and getting divorced are top reasons people choose to create or update a will or put a young adult power of attorney form in place. But there’s
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Who signs a young adult power of attorney form? How old does my child have to be to sign? When does a young adult power of attorney start? Does it come to an end on its own? Once it’s in place, can I change it? These are all common
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Young adults across America are coming home for the holidays. While the season may look different this year, and many of us will have to forego or adjust our time-honored traditions, we can still take time to discuss things we care about together and prepare for the year ahead. One