What is the Most Important Ability of Your Estate Plan?
June 4, 2024
The most important ability in an estate plan is availability.
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Healthcare Power of Attorney
Brian Wilson Has a Conservator
May 16, 2024
Planning for incapacity might sound as fun as a rain-soaked beach party, but it’s as essential as remembering the lyrics to “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” at a Beach Boys concert. We Baby Boomers are older now…
When Your Diagnosis Is Dementia…
March 18, 2024
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.
Unmarried Couples Need to Know!
February 5, 2024
With good planning, unmarried couples can receive many of the same legal protections as married couples when it comes to inheritance and taxes.
Three Early Warning Signs of Dementia
March 7, 2023
These signs might point to cognitive decline nearly a decade before a formal diagnosis.
An Owner Needs a Business Exit Strategy?
September 14, 2022
You spend a lifetime building your business, so it’s crucial to have a game plan when it’s time to leave. Being prepared will help optimize the transition from a financial and tax perspective.
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.
Living Will and DNR Order Compared
August 17, 2022
Q: Is there a difference between a ‘living will’ and a ‘do not resuscitate’ order?
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.
College Student Legal Documents
June 16, 2022
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
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