Guardianship or Conservatorship: What’s the difference and why should I care?

People often make decisions during the course of life because of circumstance, desire, or impulse.  When it comes time, however, for people to make these decisions on behalf of another person (concerning their medical or financial welfare), these decisions are often made with hesitation, doubt, and despair.  These issues often arise when a loved one,…

Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Some people hear the term, “estate planning,” and believe it does not apply to them because they only have modest assets, if any. In the legal sense, however, an estate planning consultation will include planning for not only the distribution of assets, but also the healthcare, mental healthcare, and the future well being of the…

How Do I Get a Patent on My Invention?

Apple has recently been in the news with a billion-dollar jury verdict based on patent infringement.  Further Apple and other companies make millions and billions of dollars on products that are protected by patents.  There are several types of patents in the United States, utility patents, plant patents, and design patents. The recent Apple lawsuit…