Devon Walke is an Associate Attorney at WhitbeckBennett. He was born and raised in Oklahoma, never venturing too far from his hometown of Norman, attending the University of Oklahoma for both undergraduate studies and law school. While in law school, Devon was a...
My special needs child is turning eighteen. What is the difference between a power of attorney and guardianship? [11.12.2021] When a child turns 18, legally, that child becomes an adult. Although many children continue to rely on their parents even after 18, a...
Parents lose authority when their children become legal adults (18), and sometimes that can lead to complications in emergencies. An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) and a General Durable Power of Attorney (POA) are two of the most important documents to obtain to...
How to Protect Your Child With the Right Legal Documents After They Turn 18 By: John Whitbeck [08.06.2021] They may be adults now, but that doesn’t mean we parents don’t want to do everything we can to protect them. As your son or daughter heads to college, moves out,...
When You Should Consider Establishing Elder Care Documents By: John Whitbeck [12.07.2020] Most people tend to procrastinate when it comes to estate planning and persons with disabilities. While this is only natural, failing to create an effective end of life plan can...
