Helping a difficult parent organize their affairs can be tough. It ensures their wishes are respected and relieves you from making tough decisions about their health and senior care needs. If you’re seeking assistance to organize your parents’ affairs, HazeLegal is ready to support you every step of the way. Benefits of planning ahead • Knowing where […]
Entering the world of Will challenges can seem like stepping onto a soap opera set. But in reality, it often involves legal difficulties and family conflicts. It is also immensely stressful. If you’d rather keep your family matters private, think twice before initiating Will validity proceedings. These cases can end up in published judgments, revealing family secrets and disputes, and […]
Making sure a will truly represents someone’s wishes is important. But what if they can’t make a valid will themselves? In these situations, understanding legal ways is key. HazeLegal shares six helpful tips about creating wills for those who might lack the capacity, explaining statutory wills and recent legal cases. Understanding Testamentary Capacity Testamentary capacity means knowing what […]
The movie “The Father” really hits home about the tough times elderly folks and their families go through, especially when dealing with dementia. Here at HazeLegal, we see a lot of similar situations where older parents need help, and their kids are trying to figure out the best way to take care of them and manage their money. But […]
Contesting a will can be daunting, especially when you’re unsure of where to begin. Here are the essential points you need to understand before taking any action: 1. Don’t Miss the Deadline: You have six months from the date of the probate grant or administrator appointment to contest a will. However, exceptions can be made if the estate hasn’t […]
Our epitaph is the world’s lasting view of us, a summary of our lives, and what we stood for. What will your tombstone say about you? Entrepreneur, hard worker, professional, scroller of social media, binger of Netflix? Or it says, most beloved parent, child or spouse? What do you want it to say? For that is how […]
Appointing a Power of Attorney (PoA) is a crucial step in ensuring your affairs are managed if you become unable to do so yourself. However, it’s essential to take measures to prevent any misuse of this power. HazeLegal will give you 12 tips to ensure your PoA acts in your best interests and does not take advantage of their position. […]
Understanding Your Entitlement in a Divorce Property Split Divorce can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to dividing assets. Knowing how the court decides on property settlements can help you prepare better. Here’s a guide on what you might expect and how to navigate this process. Who Decides the Division of Property? Most property disputes […]