Last week, my blog took a more humorous tone. I’m switching gears and tone this week, partially because I want to discuss a serious matter and partially because I had a tough week. Today, I won’t site any case law or relevant statutes. All I have to offer today is life experience.
You see, this week [...]
No Seriously, 20 Year Olds Can Die Too!
Published on October 28, 2009 by Debrina Washington
Single? Of Course You Don’t Need an Estate Plan
Published on October 13, 2009 by Debrina Washington
Introduction
Time and time again, I’ve heard single people say “I don’t have a large family or much property, I don’t need an estate plan.” I have to be honest, prior to the birth of my son, I thought the exact same way. Admittedly, it took me a year after my son’s birth to complete my [...]
Vacation Without the Kids? Wait, Don’t Forget To…
Published on September 24, 2009 by Debrina Washington
Appoint a Temporary Guardian and Execute a Temporary, Limited Power of Attorney (POA), of course! Oh, and don’t forget to lock all of the doors.
If you managed to convince someone to watch your little ones, while you secure yourself some much needed adult time, first of all, Congrats! Secondly, you should execute a temporary POA, [...]
Revised New York Power of Attorney– Why Should Single Parents Care?
Published on September 17, 2009 by Debrina Washington
Summary of New Power of Attorney Law
On September 1st, 2009, an amended New York Power of Attorney (POA) law became effective. The new “durable” (form remains in effect, even in the event of incapacity) POA places additional requirements on both the principal and the agent. In fact, the agent is required to sign and date [...]
Family Responsibility Discrimination and Its Effect on Single Parents
Published on July 25, 2009 by Debrina Washington
Women represent an overwhelming number of people who file Family Responsibility Discrimination (FRD) claims. FRD is workplace discrimination against employees based on their responsibilities to their family. Today, workers are often charged with taking care of their children and elderly parents at the same time. To date, Alaska and the District of [...]