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Not Your Mother's Will: Gender, Language, And Wills, Karen J. Sneddon
Not Your Mother's Will: Gender, Language, And Wills, Karen J. Sneddon
Marquette Law Review
“Boys will be boys, but girls must be young ladies” is an echoing patriarchal refrain from the past. Formal equality has not produced equality in all areas, as demonstrated by the continuing wage gap. Gender bias lingers and can be identified in language. This Article focuses on Wills, one of the oldest forms of legal documents, to explore the intersection of gender and language. With conceptual antecedents in pre-history, written Wills found in Ancient Egyptian tombs embody the core characteristics of modern Wills. The past endows the drafting and implementation of Wills with a wealth of traditions and experiences. The …
The Alternatives To Guardianship, Andrew P. Brusky
The Alternatives To Guardianship, Andrew P. Brusky
Marquette Elder's Advisor
As guardianship diminished a person's legal rights, alternatives might be considered. This column discusses powers of attorney, living wills, joint and dual signature bank accounts, direct deposit plans, revocable living trusts, and conservatorship.
The One-Stop Shop: Beyond Estate Planning, Ann M. Devine
The One-Stop Shop: Beyond Estate Planning, Ann M. Devine
Marquette Elder's Advisor
An investigation of the special needs of the elderly looks to expand the current practice of conventional estate planning beyond the creation of trusts and wills into an innovative business providing holistic life plans and services to address all the needs of aging.