What happens to her if something happens to you?
It sounds simple; You just want to give your assets to the people you love in a way that provides for those that can’t provide for themselves and avoids fighting so the family stays strong. Should I download a Will template or should I meet with a lawyer? Family...
How do I make a home safer for my elderly parents?
If you have an elderly loved one, making adjustments to their home to make it more accessible is important for safety and independence, even if they don't live alone. Can you imagine how frustrating it must be to not be able to navigate your own home; how a simple...
Setting the record straight: Myths of the Living Trust
If you’re reading this, chances are you have already thought about setting up a living trust. First, let's define the benefits of a living trust. A living trust allows you to retain control over the trust property until death. Then, the trust is turned over to the...
The Estate Planning Challenge of Blended Families
According to statistics from the Pew Research Center, a staggering 42 percent of Americans are in a "step" relationship. Which means that you or someone you know is probably one of the 95.5 million people who are part of a blended family. Estate planning that is...
Let insurance pay for my medical bills or file a personal injury suit?
Medical bills are the most common reason people begin a personal injury case. It is not unreasonable that if a person or business causes injury to someone, that person or business should at least be liable for paying all medical bills resulting from the injury. “But...
This video contains my Last Will and Testament
Have you ever thought, ‘When I die, I’ll leave a video for my loved ones’? More and more people are preparing a video in which they read their will and explain why they’ve left certain belongings to some and not others. The recording can show the execution of the will...
When should I begin my estate planning?
There’s an easy answer to this. It’s never too early. You’ve heard tomorrow isn’t promised. It’s true. At worst, you could die before getting around to executing a plan, and that could leave your heirs with a costly, divisive mess. What happens if you suffer a...
Who Should Be Your Inheritors?
If you’ve thought about estate planning and have contemplated when and how to distribute your assets to your heirs, read on. You probably imagine that this process will entail a series of trade-offs to prevent emotion-laden family problems. However, when you focus on...
5 Common Misconceptions about a Power of Attorney
MISCONCEPTION #1. A power of attorney can be authorized at any time. - I received a phone call asking me to draft a power of attorney. The caller said that she had just received certification from her father’s doctor stating that he is no longer competent. “Can you...
Estate Planning 101 for LGBTQ Couples
It’s true, most couples can benefit from estate planning. It’s a way to ensure your assets end up in the right hands after you die, and that your health care wishes are followed. But LGBT couples in particular often have special situations that require extra planning....
Getting Re-married? Consider second spouse planning.
No one wants to think about their untimely death. Especially after you’ve just been given a second chance at love. However, if you’ve just gotten remarried and you have children from your first marriage, how do you ensure that both your new spouse and your children...
The time between Christmas and New Years is deadliest for drivers. Here’s why…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Holidays (between Thanksgiving and New Years) are considered the “deadliest of the year” in terms of auto accidents. If you’re involved in a car accident when you’re not at fault, and you suffer an...
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