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Melissa L.
Seasoned negotiator, mediator, and attorney providing premier legal advice, services, and representation with backgrounds in the following but not limited to law areas: business/commercial (restaurant & manufacturing), contracts, education, employment, family and matrimonial, healthcare, real estate, and probate & wills/trusts
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Brad B.
Business attorney with over 15 years of experience serving companies big and small with contracting including business, real estate and employment.
March 9, 2025
Christopher R.
Over the course of the past 30 years, in both General Counsel roles (3 times) and in private practice, I have built a successful national real estate transaction, construction, and environmental law practice
August 23, 2025
Alexander C.
I am a solo practitioner that runs my own legal practice. I am currently licensed in 16 states and I'm working to expand that reach.
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March 4, 2025
Edward M.
Attorney who focuses on all sorts of civil disputes.
March 13, 2025
Naisleth R.
I am a passionate and committed business, compliance, commercial and transactional attorney with ample experience in the areas of corporate governance, compliance and regulatory work. I bring more than 7 years of in-house experience within the telecom, healthcare and technology industry.
March 5, 2025
Calvin N.
Calvin Nyo is an accomplished, driven, personable attorney in the state of California. Clients who work with Calvin know they can rely on him to be punctual, accountable and to work diligently on their behalf. Calvin received his Juris Doctor from the California Western State of Law (CWSL) in San Diego, California with honors, Cum Laude in 2023. Calvin has over 10 years of experience in the Automotive industry managing sales, contract negotiation, and business engagements. In addition, Calvin has had the invaluable experience of working for the Department of Child Support Services. Broadening his areas of practice to include child support and family law generally. Calvin’s professional background in both sales and child support uniquely equips him to see and support the individualized needs of you and your business with a keen eye. Outside of his legal work, Calvin is a Army National Guard Veteran who enjoys cooking, surfing, and camping in his free time.
March 5, 2025
JOANNE B.
I am an Illinois-barred attorney with 20 years of in-house government and affordable housing experience. I have had responsibilities of a member of the Office of a Chief Legal Officer, am an adaptable "Jill of all trades," and have strong operations and business acumen. I'm also well equipped to work in fast-paced, multi-priority environments, learn new areas of law and deal with unique situations.
March 6, 2025
Alisha K.
Experienced real estate and business transactions attorney, including purchase and sales across the US, tenant leasing, real estate management, and a wide variety of business contracts. I most recently served as the general counsel for an investment company, where I handled the purchase of over 100 properties across the country, managing the projects from start to finish, including the contract, title review, due diligence, entity creation, leasing, investment offering documents and the closing for each property. I have handled a wide array of agreements and negotiations for commercial real estate (including office, retail, industrial, medical, and multifamily), cash investment, and business needs.
March 8, 2025
David W.
David has experience assisting individuals, startups, mid-sized, and publicly traded companies with various business, corporate, and real estate matters including residential and commercial real estate sales, acquisitions, financing and leasing; contract drafting and negotiation; regulatory compliance; and business acquisition, sale, formation, and dissolution.
March 11, 2025
Stefan R.
I'm an experienced attorney with a vast experience in legal fields.
March 20, 2025
Samantha O.
After a successful career in property management and commerical lending, I became a transactional Corporate and Real Estate attorney at an AM 200 law firm, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and closing documents, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate and corporate transactions, conducting due diligence, as well as rendering advice on real estate financing, development, management, leasing, zoning, and land use. I also served as in-house counsel for a multi-million dollar real estate data company, where I advised executive leadership on contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management, giving me a strong understanding of both the legal and business aspects of a variety of industries.
Estate Planning Legal Questions and Answers
Estate Planning
Will
Washington
I want to leave my house to my grandson but give my daughter the right to live there as long as she lives. What kind of wording is needed in my will in WA State?
I want to leave my house to my grandson but allow his mom (my daughter) to live there through the end of her life. How do I word this in my will? The three of us have always lived together; my wife died recently.
Matthew S.
You would leave the house to your grandson while granting your daughter a life estate in the property.
Estate Planning
Power of Attorney
Illinois
Do I need a lawyer for power of attorney
Just want to know do I need a lawyer for power of attorney
T. Phillip B.
You can create your own power of attorney so long as it meets all the necessary requirements.
Estate Planning
Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
Kentucky
Who do I get for power of attorney
I need questions answered my husband just passed so do I need to get a power of attorney while I m at my right mind
Randy M.
A power of attorney (POA) is only effective while the person who created it (the “principal”) is alive. Once the principal dies, the POA automatically ends. That means you cannot use your husband’s POA now that he has passed, and any authority you may have had under a POA he gave you is no longer valid. The law is uniform on this point across all U.S. states. After death, the legal authority to handle someone’s affairs shifts to the executor named in their will or, if no will exists, to an administrator appointed by the probate court. As the surviving spouse, you typically have priority to be appointed as administrator if your husband left no will. This is the process by which debts, taxes, and distributions of property are handled. Why You Should Still Consider a Power of Attorney Although you don’t need a POA for your husband, you may want to create one for yourself while you’re mentally capable. This is an important part of estate planning and ensures that if you ever become incapacitated, someone you trust can step in seamlessly. There are two key types of POA most people establish: 1. Durable Financial Power of Attorney: Authorizes your agent (sometimes called attorney-in-fact) to manage financial matters—paying bills, handling banking, managing property—if you can’t. It’s “durable” because it remains valid even if you lose capacity. 2. Healthcare Power of Attorney (or Healthcare Proxy): Authorizes your agent to make medical decisions if you’re unable to speak for yourself. Most people also prepare a living will/advance directive alongside a healthcare POA. This document sets out your specific wishes for end-of-life treatment so your agent isn’t left guessing. Choosing the Right Agent The choice of agent is vital. This person will hold significant authority, and you should only appoint someone you trust completely. Common choices include an adult child, a close family member, or a trusted friend. In more complex cases, some people name a professional fiduciary or financial institution. When deciding, weigh these factors: • Trustworthiness and integrity: They’ll be in a position to make decisions that directly affect your finances or health. • Financial responsibility: Especially relevant if they’ll be handling your money. • Willingness and availability: Make sure the person accepts the responsibility in advance. • Location: It’s not a strict requirement, but someone nearby can often act more quickly when urgent matters arise. It’s also wise to name a successor agent in case your first choice is unable or unwilling to serve. Immediate Steps After Losing a Spouse Separate from your own planning, you’ll likely need to address your husband’s estate. If he had a will, the executor named there should take the lead. If there’s no will, you can apply to probate court to be appointed administrator. Alongside that, you may need to update your own estate planning documents, review and change beneficiary designations, and notify Social Security, banks, and insurance companies. An estate attorney can guide you through both the probate process and setting up your own documents. The attorneys here on Contracts Counsel would be happy to assist you.
Estate Planning
Power of Attorney
Texas
Power of Attorney
Revoking power attorney
T. Phillip B.
Typically anything written which indicates you are revoking it should be sufficient. It should be delivered to your agent. I would also deliver it to any banks or other places where your agent may use the POA.
Estate Planning
Will
Washington
How do I exclude a child from my will?
I want to write my will and exclude an estranged son. Can I just have a paragraph stating my son's name and that he is to receive nothing whatsoever from my estate? Should I leave him $1.00? Is there a preferred approach to make sure he can't contest my will and receive anything? We've been estranged for years. Thanks.
Matthew S.
Yes, you could structure your will in that way. You don't even need to leave $1.
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