Choosing a Power of Attorney?
March 2, 2022
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
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How to File Income Tax for a Decedent
February 22, 2022
No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.
How Do I Conduct an Estate Sale?
February 9, 2022
Preparing for an estate sale can be a difficult and emotionally challenging task.
When Should You Update Your Will?
February 2, 2022
Whether you drew up a will recently or years ago, keep in mind it’s generally not something you can set and forget.
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
January 31, 2022
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
What Assets are in an Estate?
January 27, 2022
This is an important question to ask, because the answer could tell you whether you need to worry about estate taxes, beneficiary issues or probate concerns.
Becoming a ‘Sudden’ Caregiver for a Senior?
January 13, 2022
While the sudden caregiver has no preparation, no warning signs or slow changing of circumstance, the long-term caregiver certainly experiences situations of crisis.
Avoid Password Problems After Death
January 12, 2022
Creating a list of digital accounts and instructions on how to gain access to them is now akin to having a traditional will or a trust in estate planning.
How Do You Estate Plan for a Blended Family?
January 5, 2022
Good estate planning must consider more than what you want to happen to your property and for your beneficiaries. It also must consider what you intentionally want to avoid happening.
Estate Planning During Divorce
December 8, 2021
At such an emotional time, more paperwork is probably the last thing you want on your to-do list. However, taking a few key steps is critical to your financial future.
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