Some people might think you only need to seek advice from an attorney if you want to sue someone or you are being sued. Actually, there are numerous ways an attorney can help you throughout your life. Here are ten reasons to consider consulting an attorney:
- Estate Planning: It is always a good idea to have a will or trust so that you, rather than the court, can decide what happens to your assets after you die. Wills are also important for naming a legal guardian for your minor children in the event you die before they turn 18.
- Powers of Attorney: In these notarized documents, you can name someone (usually a family member or trusted friend) to make healthcare and financial decisions on your behalf should you become too ill or incapacitated to do so on your own.
- Conservatorship/Guardianship: If a loved one has become too ill or incapacitated to care for themselves, an attorney can help you ask the court’s permission to become their conservator (for financial matters) and/or guardian (for healthcare matters) to oversee their care.
- Starting a For-Profit or Nonprofit Business: Whether you want to establish a limited liability company (L.L.C.), corporation, or other business entity, an attorney can help you file the proper documents with the Arizona Corporation Commission, I.R.S., etc.; draft your operating agreement; and more.
- Prenuptial Agreement: Part of your wedding plans may involve protecting your assets “just in case.” An attorney can help you plan now to avoid uncertainty in the future.
- Debt/Bankruptcy: If you are facing seemingly insurmountable debt and/or are considering filing for bankruptcy, an attorney can help you negotiate debt relief or guide you through the bankruptcy process.
- Minor Travel Consent Form: If your minor child is traveling without you, you might consider obtaining a notarized minor travel consent form agreeing to their travel plans,
authorizing the adult entrusted with their care to make medical decisions on their behalf, etc.
- Contract Review: Whether it is a real estate contract, loan document, employment contract, or any other contract, it is important to have an attorney review the document before you sign it. Once you sign the contract, you are generally responsible for fulfilling your duties according to its terms, and failing to read or understand the “fine print” generally is no excuse. People can also find more info about their estate planning services, here
- You Are Named the Personal Representative (Executor) in Someone’s Will: If you are named the personal representative (executor) in someone’s will, the business attorneys in Raleigh can help you file all of the necessary paperwork, pay any unavoidable debts, distribute assets, and handle all of the details that need to be taken care of when someone dies. You can also be sharing business fees with an attorney and get the necessary help when it comes to legal aid.
- Building a Relationship Now for the Future: When the unplanned happens, it can be difficult to decide what law firm or attorney to hire if you need help navigating through the legal system. This is especially true if you are facing fast-approaching deadlines and do not have a lot of time to consider many options. Establishing a relationship with an attorney you trust today can help you avoid unnecessary stress later.
The attorneys and staff at The Carroll Law Firm, PLC can help you with all these legal needs and more. Our office is located at 42104 N. Venture Drive, Suite E-101, in Anthem. Please call our office at (623) 551-9366 today. We would love to meet you!
