The holiday season is a joyous time, but it can also be a stark reminder that our parents are aging and may need some extra care in the near future. That’s why now is a good time to ensure that the proper legal documents are in place, just in case something happens to...
Fall is ending, and the New Year is just around the corner. The holidays are a complex time of year, full of family gatherings, financial anxiety, joy, obligation, and—for many—the nagging awareness that this year, they really do need to talk to their aging parents...
Less than half of U.S. adults have an estate plan, and the predominant reason is avoidance. Folks don’t want to face their own mortality, and they don’t want to thrust the topic on their loved ones. Talking about who gets what assets, how the family business will be...
When the topic of estate planning comes to mind, you may envision a married elderly couple with children. In actuality, many people do not fit this conventional mold, and therefore their estate plan needs to reflect this difference. Everyone should have estate...
The Power of Attorney (POA) is a very powerful document that should be an important part of your estate planning. If you were to become incapacitated with no estate plan in place, it could take months for the court to approve a Guardian, and a Conservator of your...
