Rhodes Law Blog
Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud
Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud We have heard many sad stories of people, especially seniors, being defrauded or scammed out of large sums of money, and I bet you have too. Every one of us would like to find a way to ensure that we will never be “taken.”...
The Importance of Advance Instructions for Mental Health
The Importance of Advance Instructions for Mental Health Estate planning is not just about creating a Will or leaving assets to your loved ones. Other goals include (i) designating specific people to make decisions for your mental and physical health care if you...
What is a Guardianship?
What is a Guardianship? When you hear the word guardian or guardianship, you might think of an underage child whose parents are no longer able to care for them. However, it is not altogether uncommon for adults to require a guardian. A guardianship is the relationship...
Are My Documents Still Valid After I Relocate?
We practice in a community where many residents have relocated from other states, so we are frequently asked whether documents created in one state continue to be effective when the principal moves to another state. While we cannot speak to other states’ laws, the...