If you are like most people, statistically 70%, you have done no estate planning. If that is the case, you are in good(bad) company. There are many others that also have not planned. You would think that attorneys, trained legal …
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How to Leave an Inheritance to your Spouse
Are you married? Did you plan on leaving anything to your spouse when you are gone? If so, you have lots of options. There are many ways to leave an inheritance to your spouse. If your spouse is going to …
Younger Adults Need Planning Too
You may be a younger adult. If you are like most young adults, planning for your retirement is one of farthest things from your mind. Planning for your disability, death or other catastrophe is even farther from your mind. It …
Moving In With The Kids
You can no longer live on your own and you have decided to move in with one of your children. Before you move in with your child, you should have discussions with them regarding the living arrangements. If your child …
Medical Treatment in the Home
The past couple of weeks we have been discussing caring for seniors in their own homes. But what if you need additional medical services that a non-medical in-home caregiver can provide? Let’s say for example, after a hospitalization, you need …
Mom or Dad Can’t Live on their own Anymore
Mom or Dad are no longer able to live on their own or maybe they just don’t want to live in their own home anymore. There are lots of options for Mom and Dad that are short of going into …
Don’t Forget to Update Your Estate Plan
You finally have been able to complete your estate plan. You have financial and health care powers of attorney, a will and maybe even a trust. It often takes a long time to get up the nerve to go to …
Medical Decision Making for Young Adult Children
It is the high school graduation season and now time for my annual column for young adults. If you have any adult high school or college aged children, they are responsible for making their own medical and mental health care …
Making Decisions for Mom or Dad
So Mom or Dad has named you as their financial power of attorney and patient advocate. You will be handling financial and medical decisions for Mom or Dad if they are unable. Mom or Dad has told you that it …
Healthcare Issues
In your estate plan, if you are like most people, you want to make sure that you are in control while you are alive and well, that you and your loved ones are provided for when you are alive and …