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posted: March 26, 2013
April is Autism Awareness Month, which seeks to educate the public about the needs and challenges facing those with autism spectrum disorders. Yet despite the observance, many parents of special needs children are still in the dark as to 3 key planning steps designed to protect their child if the unthinkable happens. According to AutismSpeaks.com, [...]
posted: October 19, 2012
Too often I hear clients say that they want to come in to see me but they need to first decide on who to name as Trustee or Executor or Guardian or Agent, etc. Do not let your uncertainty or confusion be the reason you do not visit with an estate planning attorney today. As [...]
posted: October 29, 2011
You turned away for just a minute and your child was gone. This might be the biggest fear a parent has; I know it is mine. We are always telling our children not to talk to strangers or wander off alone. But, sometimes as parents WE need to be reminded of what to teach our [...]
posted: October 26, 2011
A few months back I wrote a blog about iPad Apps For Special Needs Children. As a follow up to this, I wanted to share a story that aired on 60 Minutes recently regarding Apps for Autism. You can watch the full story on YouTube at Apps for Autism. Although I heard some not so [...]
posted: October 24, 2011
I took my daughter to the pediatrician the other day for her yearly check up. And while I was waiting to check in I heard the nurse say to the woman in front of me: “If you are not the parent we will need something in writing from a parent to treat the child.” It [...]
posted: May 19, 2011
As a local attorney, I can’t stress enough how timely (and critical!) this information is. Many young adults in our area will soon be heading off to college or traveling abroad without the 3 key documents (Advance Health Care Directive, HIPAA Form and Financial Power of Attorney) they need for mom or dad to oversee [...]
posted: April 12, 2011
Estate planning is incredibly important for all parents, as it allows them the opportunity to make very difficult choices. It provides the chance to determine who will raise your minor children if you can’t, what money will be set aside or used for their upbringing, and even what money will be used to support them [...]
posted: February 12, 2011
************************************************************************************************************** While efforts are underway to complete the Ronald McDonald House, many people and businesses, including our Firm, in and around Charlotte are donating their time and talents to this wonderful cause. While my Ballantyne office is far from the hustle and bustle of construction going on to build the house in Dilworth for families to stay [...]
posted: December 7, 2010
As a mom, the thought of leaving my daughter to grow up without one or God forbid both of her parents is heartbreaking. No one could possibly raise my child as I know her dad and I could (not that we are perfect!) As a parent, how do you decide who will raise your children? [...]
posted: December 3, 2010
I have practiced in the area of Estate Planning for over 10 years. The reasons why clients create an estate plan vary, but one of the most common connections between clients that I have seen is that they consider it to be me more than just about money and “things”. When we die we leave [...]
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