Tag: Tuohy Law Offices

Disaster Preparedness this Summer Break

Disaster intrudes into our lives without any warning in most instances. Therefore, being prepared and protecting yourself and your family is critical.

Your Guardianship Risk

Guardianship is a legal proceeding people rarely understand fully and barely think about until it hits home.

The reality is that every one of us is at risk of becoming a ward of the state – under order and control of the court system. Let’s take a look at how that might happen.

POD and TOD Account Disadvantages

What are POD and TODs? They are an increasingly popular method of providing for the distribution of financial accounts at your death. They are helpful in certain situations; however, there are critical limitations and risks associated with using them.

Health Care Power of Attorney and Kids

Is it necessary for your children to have a Health Care Power of Attorney document? The short answer is- Maybe

A Chicago Cop, George Halas, and Prince

What could those three people possibly have in common? Horrendous estate planning.

Know Your Health Care Rights

We have all experienced the health care system. Honestly, can you say you are looking forward to your next experience? Part of it is the uncertainty of what we will find out. However, most of our anxiety and frustration is about the feeling we are not in control. Well, you can be, and you have the right to be in total control of your health and your care.

Have Your Beneficiaries Been Reviewed Lately?

There are various reasons why your listed beneficiaries might not fit your current intentions. It can also prove costly because of circumstances beyond your control.

6 Estate Planning Myths

We are all guilty of putting something off to a later date. And if there is one thing that is very high on that list, it is taking care of our estate planning. Often, we just don’t want to think about our death and most of our lives; we don’t consider our mortality. But none […]

Pets Should Not Be Overlooked in Your Living Trust

Pets are Family We can all admit it. Our pets are part of our family. And they’ve earned it. What will happen to your pets when you are gone? It can be hard enough to face the reality that our time is limited, but our pets might very well outlive us.  Certainly, you should prepare […]

Steps to Take After the Death of a Family Member

Death can preoccupy us during the COVID-19 crisis. There can be some good in that if we finally take care of our estate plan. Having a current estate plan makes all the difference for our family when the time comes. And when we do what is necessary, we can get on with the business of […]