January 21, 2021 •
Estate Planning A majority of retirees—53%—have a last will and testament. However, most lack six other crucial legal documents.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2020 •
Estate Planning As part of your estate planning, don’t forget to consider a power of attorney.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2020 •
Estate Planning Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. That's a big mistake, because if you don't have an end-of-life plan, your state's laws decide who gets everything you own.
Read MoreApril 21, 2020 •
Estate Planning An Advance Directive/Living Will is that type of document. It provides authorization for the termination of life support. It is a document that only you can sign – you cannot delegate the power to make that decision.
Read MoreApril 17, 2020 •
Estate Planning There are few challenges more emotional and difficult than caring for an aging loved one who has dementia. In addition to the normal challenges of aging, elders who suffer from dementia can experience dramatic temperament changes and require more attentive care. As the condition progresses, wandering becomes a risk and around-the-clock care may be needed.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020 •
Estate Planning In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have your legal, financial and medical ducks in a row. Sadly, when serious illness strikes it is usually quite rapid and often unexpected. In these times, however, we do have forewarning that we are all at risk of contracting COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020 •
Estate Planning An End-of-Life Checklist can avoid any confusion or questions that may arise among different family members.
Read MoreEstate planning attorneys will agree that it is better to die with a properly drafted will, than to die without one. If you don’t have one, consider getting one.
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