Who Is the Best Choice for Power of Attorney?
February 28, 2022
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
Talk to Parents about Estate Planning without Making It Awkward
November 9, 2021
Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to have. You might not want to think about the day they are no longer here, or even consider that they might experience a decline in health that severely limits their ability to think clearly or communicate with you.
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
October 27, 2021
If your life changes, so should your estate plan. Marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, a birth and a changing relationship with a child are just some of the life changes that may affect your estate plan.
What are Digital Assets in an Estate?
October 12, 2021
Today, so many aspects of our lives are managed virtually. We keep currency, photos, music, documents, bills, medical records, artwork and even our social lives online or ‘in the cloud.’
Aging Parents and Blended Families Create Estate Planning Challenges
July 27, 2021
We have seen some step siblings able to all get along fine but they seem to be the exception. More likely, one sibling feels divided loyalty to the birth parent, not the step-parent.
Can Family Members Contest a Will?
June 15, 2021
The death of a loved one results in an emotional grief that, when combined with large sums of money on the line, can cause the beneficiaries of the will or trust or the heirs of the deceased to challenge the validity, interpretation, or administration of the will or trust.
Should You Get Medical Power of Attorney?
May 25, 2021
Ensuring that your wishes on your medical care are followed is up to you. Take action now while you’re well, or you could lose a say in the matter during a crucial time later.
Can a Person with Alzheimer’s Sign Legal Documents?
May 3, 2021
Due to the debilitating nature of Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia on your loved one’s ability to make sound financial decisions, the sooner you can get financial matters in order the better.
What Happens to Credit Card Debt when Someone Dies?
December 23, 2020
If you get bogged down with a high balance that you can’t easily afford to pay off, it can take years to get out of debt. However, what happens to your credit card debt, if you die before you’ve repaid it?