You fill out an emergency contact card with the school and leave detailed instructions for the babysitter. Why not for the Courts should a Guardian be necessary for your minor children? Passing away without a Will is akin to enrolling a child in school or leaving a child with a sitter and not filling out …
http://www.nwkidsmagazine.com/author/michele-shari/ Michelle-Shari Kruss J.D. (Krusslaw, a boutique Lake Oswego law firm), has more than 18 years of legal-experience. Michelle-Shari is a well-known estate planning attorney helping parents protect their most precious asset: their children. She is a past Juvenile Peer Court Judge, author, frequent guest lecturer, sits on a variety of non-profit boards and is …
Did you know that minors who are 15 years old can consent to a variety of medical services without consent from a parent or legal guardian (ORS 109.640). 109.640). Little known fact by a lot of parents, so I put together few links for you to check out if you want to know what your …
Hi Michelle-Shari, I hope you’re having a great week! Just wanted to let you know the podcast and post is up! I want to thank you again for helping us and being apart of our “team”. Hope you like it, I’ve pasted the link below. http://www.dadswhodiaper.com/how-to-pick-a-guardian-for-your-child/ Cheers, Chad Co-founder/Editor www.dadswhodiaper.com Twitter: @dadswhodiaper Facebook: facebook.com/dadswhodiaper Disney …
In celebrating the birth and life of a brand new baby, one of the last things (if not at all) on the minds of parents is the idea of picking a guardian for your child(ren) in case of a tragedy. If it’s your first child you may never have discussed the idea of who may …
“It was overwhelming to think through all of these scenarios, but comforting to see the start of a plan in place”. Thank you Michelle-Shari for helping us help our family.
What Every Parent Should Know About Wills and Trusts by Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law Our children are our greatest treasures, yet far to many parents don’t have a will. And for those who have done their drafting so many have made at least one of the 10 most common mistakes that leave their children …
This caught my eye in a Multnomah Village antique shop window.
In my 17 years of practice I have been lucky/honored to be actively involved (either as a Board Member or Community Volunteer) at 3 local no kill shelters and animal hospitals. This statement comes up frequently…. “I never felt that I needed to have a Will because I don’t have any children who depend …
This morning, Kim Weir, author and radio show host, www.engagingwomen.com, kindly gave me permission to share her very very funny story about a mom’s first Will. I hope you enjoy Kim’s writing as much as I have. Please feel free to visit her site and blog as well. The Strong-Willed Mother by Kim Wier It’s …