February 10, 2022 •
Estate Planning Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
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Estate Planning As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021 •
Estate Planning A power of attorney is an important document. It is, nevertheless, frequently disregarded in estate planning. People usually concentrate their efforts on their wills and trusts, naming a power of attorney at the last minute.
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Estate Planning A heath care directive is a legal document that lets you express your health care preferences and, if you wish, designate authority to someone to make care decisions for you, if you cannot make them yourself.
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Estate Planning Some people think that, because their assets are jointly owned with a spouse or are in a trust, they do not need a Power of Attorney, or that if they become incapacitated, their spouse automatically has the authority to make medical decisions on their behalf.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021 •
Estate Planning Most people should have a will, but it's rarely the most significant estate planning document that an individual will hold.
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Estate Planning You can reduce stress and expenses for yourself and your family, if you develop an estate plan that includes these important documents.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2021 •
Estate Planning A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
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Estate Planning The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021 •
Estate Planning Unfortunately, only about a third of U.S. adults had an advance directive in recent years, according to one research analysis.
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