Creating a checklist when preparing your estate plan is an excellent idea. Some people really like checklists. I know I do. [In fact, I have a checklist for my Friday household cleaning chores sitting right beside me. I will take up that list right after I finish this blog post.] There is great satisfaction in […]
An estate plan is essential to protect your loved ones and their futures. Estates planning can become quite complex for those with complex assets wealth or family tensions. Those who require a only a "simple" plan, may be surprised at the number of documents required to meet their needs. It is safe to say estate […]
People should prioritize getting their affairs in order through estate planning. Many things and people demand your time and attention. Perhaps you have a complex project at work you need to complete. Maybe your children need a ride to baseball practice. Perhaps the dishes from two nights ago need to be washed. Although important, these […]
Powers of Attorney are necessary for incapacity planning. It is impossible to predict the future. Sudden illnesses, car accidents, or work injuries can leave you and your family in a precarious position. This danger is heightened if you failed to put fundamental legal protections in place. According to a recent My Prime Time News article […]
It is essential for adult children to know about the estate plans of their parents. There are many changes associated with having adult children. You have seen them begin careers and start families. You have moved from the role of provider and protector as they have assumed these responsibilities for themselves. Despite these milestones, it […]
It can be hard to talk about estate planning with your parents. The relationship between parents and children is special. You were utterly dependent on your parents in your early life. At some point, your parents will depend on you. According to a recent Yahoo! Finance article titled “How To Talk to Your Parents About […]
All adult Americans need an estate plan. Age 18 is an important year. In many states, this is the age when you can first vote, join the military, and be recognized as an independent adult. Although being an adult in the legal sense comes with many benefits, you also have greater responsibilities after hitting this […]
You cannot afford to be passive when your spouse has a terminal illness. The news was not what you wanted. You had hoped for recovery and for a definitive treatment plan. Instead, the prognosis is poor. Your spouse is dying of a terminal illness. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Your Spouse Is […]
All adults should have a last will and testament, living will, and a health care power of attorney. When you are a child, you depend on your parents. If you get sick, they call your doctor, take you to the appointment, and give you the prescribed medicine. You depend on them for food, clothing, and […]
Retirees should prioritize getting necessary documents for estate planning. If you are an adult, you should have an estate plan. You never know when you will die, or become incapacitated. Although you occasionally hear about people retiring in their 30s, most people retire after decades in the workforce. These older retirees should take steps now […]
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