September 18, 2020 •
Estate Planning A will is just one of several legal documents that help your loved ones know your end-of-life wishes.
Read MoreSeptember 3, 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. A doctor you've never met could decide how you spend your last moments, and your loved ones could be saddled with untangling an expensive legal mess after you die.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2020 •
Estate Planning It's never too early to start working on how your things will be handled, once you pass away.
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 MoreJune 23, 2020 •
Estate Planning One essential component of your financial plan involves designating power of attorney to someone you trust, in case you are incapacitated or unable to complete a task on your own.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020 •
Estate Planning In today’s digital age, in which seemingly anything that matters is stored virtually in the cloud, a physical safe deposit box comes across as a relic of the bricks-and-mortar past. However, don’t be too hasty to dismiss the importance of keeping certain valuables securely tucked away in your bank’s vault.
Read MoreJune 2, 2020 •
Estate Planning To put it bluntly, what if you were in a serious accident or were suddenly rushed to the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms or another life-threatening illness, and you were unable to make health care decisions for yourself?
Read MoreMay 27, 2020 •
Estate Planning Estate planning design and implementation is not only complex but can be highly emotional. Therefore, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the estate planning process, before approaching a professional.
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.
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