by fawcettlaw | Sep 29, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
When considering if you need to hire an estate planning lawyer, consider this – estate planning is serious business. One wrong word or one missing signature can change the entire intent of a will or trust. Aside from this, the three reasons listed below should...
by fawcettlaw | Sep 22, 2014 | Fawcett & Fawcett
The answer is no, you don’t need a lawyer to make a will. You can make your own will in the District of Columbia. However in our humble opinion we advise you always consult with a lawyer. For example, if you think that your will might be contested or if you want...
by fawcettlaw | Sep 15, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
One receives Social Security benefits in one of two ways: based on one’s contributions to the Social Security system or as a spouse of such a contributor, which benefits are called derivative benefits. The recipient will receive benefits in the manner that provides...
by fawcettlaw | Sep 8, 2014 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
It’s not like I’m imparting some kind of scared knowledge here, and surely I’m not voicing something we all haven’t heard before. Quite the contrary it’s something America’s 60-plus population is being told more and more these days....
by fawcettlaw | Sep 1, 2014 | Fawcett & Fawcett, From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
For most people Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer. But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and Canada since 1894....
