If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
Powers of Attorney: Crucial Documents for Caregiving
What comes to mind when you hear the words “power of attorney"? An important legal document? A license to steal? The key to successful caregiving? All of the above? If you thought “all of the above,” you're on the right track. The power of attorney is a powerful legal document. It can give ... READ the POST
Plan Now – Save Later
Does the government get your estate if you have no will? The short answer is “no,” says lawyer Rob Culos. If a person dies without a will, the Court will decide who gets your belongings. However, Rob points out, this can create an unwanted result for many reasons: Where there is no ... READ the POST
Basics of Estate Planning
No one can predict the future, but one thing is for sure: If we leave unanswered questions about how to handle our affairs after we pass, life for our loved ones could become much more difficult. That’s why formalizing your wishes in an estate plan is an important aspect of financial planning that ... READ the POST
Incapacity Planning – What is It, Who Needs It, and Why?
Your Guide to Better Incapacity Protection in Your Estate Plan There’s no one-size-fits-all estate plan, but any robust one will protect your privacy, free you from court interference, help you protect and manage your assets, save you money on taxes, and enable you to name the people you trust the ... READ the POST
4 Docs
The 4 legal documents every adult should have One part of being responsible to your family and friends is having the right legal documents in place to protect them if something happens to you. Most people procrastinate doing this because they think it’ll be expensive or time consuming–and, of ... READ the POST
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