Joint and Mutual Wills
November 30, 2008 by admin
You and your partner have decided that you want to create wills. Now the question becomes do you create a mutual will or a joint will? A joint will is a single will made by two people where the two individuals leave everything to each other. The major minus of a joint will is that they can tie up property for years, pending the second death of the surviving partner to the joint will. The survivor of a joint will must live with the stipulations of the will because the deceased party is not around to approve any changes.
A mutual will between two parties will accomplish the same effect of a joint will without the hassle of tying up property for years. In mutual wills, each party completes a separate will and leaves the property to his or her partner. In the event a change needs to be made to either will, the parties do not have to get the approval of one another.
Having a will gives those involved a definite peace of mind. If you are in need of a will, check out MyLegalEdge.com. If you don’t see the document you need, just e-mail us at staff@mylegaledge.com.
Health Care Power of Attorney
November 24, 2008 by admin
By: Dr. Eddye Bullock, M.D.
There is a good chance you may have never discussed your wishes regarding medical care with your love ones. I cannot begin to count the number of times family members and loved ones were at a lost on how to carry out medical care when the patient is unable to make those decisions for him or herself. We have all seen the stories that end in long court battles. When a loved one is too sick to make their own medical decisions it can prove to be emotional and overwhelming time for family and friends. As a result, it is important that you talk to loved ones on what types of medical care you would want if you became incapacitated. Of course, it is impossible to predict every possible scenario that could lead to incapacitation. Yet, you need to give an idea to loved ones whether you would want to be place on a respirator (breathing machine). Do you want a feeding tube? Do you want CPR (chest compressions and electrical shocks) if your heart stops? I think those are some good starting points to jumpstart the conversation. I know it may sound morbid but having this discussion with your family can save your love ones a lot of frustrations down the road.
Bankruptcy Terms
November 23, 2008 by admin
Bankruptcy Glossary of Terms
Filing bankruptcy can be a difficult decision. To assist you with the process, MyLegalReview has compiled a list of terms that will be useful in understanding the bankruptcy process. If you are in need of bankruptcy forms, go to MyLegalEdge.com. Just send your request for state specific forms to staff@mylegaledge.com and we will promptly forward your forms to you.
Now, let’s discuss bankruptcy terms. [Read more]
Your Rights Under HIPAA
November 19, 2008 by admin
By: Dr. Eddye Bullock, M.D.
Chances are that during one of your visits to your doctor’s or dentist’s office, one of those numerous forms attached to the clipboard was a form regarding HIPAA that you had to sign. What is HIPAA you may ask? Is it some new exotic contagious disease? Not quite. HIPAA or the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act was enacted by Congress in 1996. HIPAA was designed to protect patients and consumers. There are multiple parts to HIPAA.
Alimony and Maintenance
November 19, 2008 by admin
Getting a divorce can be extremely difficult, especially financially. However, the more informed you are, the better you are equipped to pursue your rights. If you are in need of divorce forms, contact MyLegalEdge.com. Send an e-mail to staff@mylegaledge.com and your request will be handled promptly.
As you make certain adjustments, you should understand that your financial security is of the utmost importance and if you will be requesting of the court some type of maintenance, you should know the types available:
Dr. Eddye Bullock Provides Key Medical Information
November 16, 2008 by admin
As an addition to our regular postings, Dr. Eddye Bullock will contribute relevant medical information to the MyLegalReview site.
Dr. Bullock earned her medical degree at Brown University and is currently practicing internal medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. We welcome Dr. Bullock and we look forward to the assistance that she will provide our readers.
So, check back soon for her first post!
