- GuardianshipA durable power of attorney for property is an important document that allows one to designate a person to manage their financial affairs if they can’t. Even if one has a Will or trust, designating a power of attorney, or “attorney-in-fact,” is necessary for making important financial decisions on their behalf for assets outside of their trust. One designates whether the power of attorney is to take effect immediately or only once their doctor certifies they are incapacitated. Finally, guardianship proceedings can be avoided by naming a guardian in a power of attorney.
- Estate PlanningLaw Offices of Jeanine Friedman PC is committed to providing estate planning services to families and individuals in all stages of life throughout Wilmette, Evanston, the North Shore and the greater Chicago area. Many of us put off estate planning, thinking that it is unnecessary or something we cannot afford. We end up making no provisions for our families and giving no instructions on how to handle our finances, or even medical decisions, if we become unable to do so. Or we attempt to plan our estates by ourselves, making serious mistakes that jeopardize everything we have worked so hard for during our lifetimes.
- Wills“With the help of Jeanine Friedman, I completed my POA, Will and Trust. Honoring the hard work of the past and securing my future legacy. Thank you Jeanine for helping me do the right thing!”
- TrustsA revocable living trust is a legal entity that allows one to maintain total control of their assets while they are living and to set forth the distribution of their assets upon their death.
- Power of AttorneyIndividuals who are over eighteen years old and of sound mind can execute both a Living Will and a Health Care Power of Attorney.
- Probate