The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, aka Prince Rogers Nelson, died on April 21, 2016, purportedly without a Last Will and Testament, or any estate plan, in place, according to documents filed by his sister Tyka Nelson in the probate division of a Minnesota District Court. If that proves to be the case, Prince joins…
A financial power of attorney (also called durable power of attorney or general power of attorney) is an important part of your estate plan. If you become incapacitated and are unable to act and make decisions for yourself, a financial power of attorney authorizes another individual to act for you. In the document, you are…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a significant update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program that will benefit many individuals in Maine. This update, effective September 30, 2024, broadens the definition of a public assistance household, making it easier for more people to qualify for SSI and potentially increase the payments for current…
The following article was co-written and presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s Family Law Institute by Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. and Anthony A. Trask, Esq. Please note that all citations have been omitted. However, a full copy of the article, complete with citations and footnotes, can be viewed upon request. I. INTRODUCTION Nearly a…
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