Creating Your Own Trust or Will?
September 7, 2022
Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.
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Estate Planning for Living
September 2, 2022
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a critical piece of the planning puzzle.
Must I Pay for Spouse’s Debt If They Die?
August 31, 2022
If husband and wife did not own together or separately any land, a house, a boat etc. but only rented a home and had no children, is the surviving spouse responsible to pay medical bills that insurance did not cover?
Is Napping Good for Seniors?
August 23, 2022
When you are sleepy, a nap seems like a wise idea. However, that midday shut-eye might indicate you are at higher risk of hypertension and stroke, according to new research.
What Does a Funeral Cost?
August 18, 2022
The kind of burial you choose can have a massive impact on your funeral costs.
Living Will and DNR Order Compared
August 17, 2022
Q: Is there a difference between a ‘living will’ and a ‘do not resuscitate’ order?
Mistakes with Beneficiary Designations?
August 11, 2022
Here are five critical mistakes to avoid when dealing with your beneficiary designations.
Do I Need a Spendthrift Trust?
August 1, 2022
A spendthrift trust allows you to leave funds to a beneficiary without giving them full control over those funds.
Estate Planning as an Unmarried Couple?
July 21, 2022
All couples can now take advantage of tax benefits for married partners, pass assets from one spouse to another with ease and qualify for Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. However, not all couples want to get married.
How Do I Store Estate Planning Documents?
July 6, 2022
A common dilemma that families face upon the incapacity or death of a loved one is locating estate planning documents. While preparing the documents are the most important step, that is irrelevant if the documents are lost when they most need to be used.
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