What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
When someone dies without a Last Will and Testament, the state steps in and decides who gets what from the estate. This can turn into a legal nightmare.
Putting Off Creating Your Will Could Be Disastrous
Procrastination has the potential to be devastating when it comes to not having a Will. If you die without a Will or some estate plan in place, you are risking the possibility that the state could step in and take all your assets, leaving your family and friends with nothing.
Calling a Family Meeting to Discuss Estate Planning
Sometimes getting a family to agree on estate planning for aging parents is a hard task to achieve but, having a family meeting is a good start.
Estate Planning Procrastination
There are many reasons why people don’t want to do wills, health care proxies or powers of attorney — all the important documents you need to help protect you, your assets and your family.
Can You Afford Long-Term Care?
Long-term care costs can be staggering where at-home care or a nursing facility can easily wipe out a year’s retirement income. Most people grossly underesti…
Living at Home Safely
When someone determines that their limited abilities are keeping them from enjoying the full use of their home or safety is a concern, it is important to tak…
Understanding a Pet Power of Attorney
Since pets are considered property under U.S law, it’s important to put in place legal protections so that in an emergency your pet won’t be treated just lik…
Emergency Preparedness with Estate Planning
No one likes to think about what happens in an emergency, but it is critically important that everyone knows where to turn when something happens. Before our father passed away, he had a heart attack, multiple ministrokes (TIAs) and strokes, and suffered from Alzheimer’s. He was a walking warning to our family to be prepared […]
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Webinar: Estate Planning and Care Giving
As the world continues to change around us it’s important to make sure that your financial and health care plans reflect your wishes.