Is Estate Planning and Writing Will the Same Thing?
Many people think that estate planning and writing a will are the same. However, one is actually just part of the other.
January 26, 2023
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Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
From time to time, it’s good to review why having a complete, up-to-date estate plan is so important.
December 27, 2022
Can I Protect My Elderly Parents?
As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.
December 2, 2022
Factors to Consider when Picking Executor, Trustees and POAs
One of the biggest challenges that clients encounter during the process is deciding who to appoint as their trustees, powers of attorney, health care surrogates and executors.
November 10, 2022
Estate Planning
What Is a Living Will?
An element of advance care planning, a living will is a legal document that provides specific instructions on how to carry out your wishes to receive or decline such treatments when you otherwise can’t communicate those wishes yourself.
November 1, 2022
Why Should I Have a Living Will?
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.
February 10, 2022
Estate Planning
When Do We Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively, to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
October 16, 2020
Estate Planning
Consider Funding a Trust with Life Insurance
Estate planning is all about ensuring that your wishes are met after your death. All estate plans should include a will and powers of attorney. However, in many cases, a trust has additional benefits beyond what can be accomplished with the will and powers of attorney.
October 14, 2020
Estate Planning
What are Power of Attorney Options?
As part of your estate planning, don’t forget to consider a power of attorney.
September 25, 2020
Estate Planning
Estate Planning Needs for Every Stage
Although there is often a progression of complexity in estate planning, this progression generally follows stages in life rather than specific ages.
September 23, 2020
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