Mental Health Care Power of Attorney
A Mental Health Care Power of Attorney is similar to a Health Care Power of Attorney in that it allows you to name a person of your choosing to make decisions for you in the event of incapacity. However, a Mental Health Care Power of Attorney only allows this person to make decisions about your […]
Is Writing A Will Like Backing Up Your Computer?
A little planning prevents a lot of trouble later. Its the same in life as it is in computing. A story in Time compared the two. The writer was distraught as her computer was, in essence, given its last rites. But since she had backed up everything important on the hard drive, her anxiety was […]
Four Estate Planning Documents You Need
When it comes to estate planning, its never too soon to have all your ducks in a row. After all, estate planning is not just about death and taxes. It also deals with what happens if you get sick. There are four critical estate planning documents everyone needs, says an article in the Wall Street […]
Three Ways To Make Life Easier For Your Family
1. Create an Estate Plan An estate plan can include a last will and testament, powers of attorney, as well as other important documents which can make life easier for your family, not only when you die, but also while you are still alive! None of us wants to think about our own mortality but […]
To Tell or Not to Tell: Shedding Some Light on Your Estate Plan
I recently had a client (I’ll call James) share his story with me. James and his family watched his father become very ill. At a certain point, the doctors told his family they had to make a decision about whether to leave dad on life support or choose to end life-sustaining measures. James and his […]
I Have a Will, is my Estate Plan Complete?
More and more individuals are turning to the Internet to cheaply create their Last Will and Testament. Although a will is a vital part of any estate plan, a good estate plan includes more than a will. A recent article discusses three additional documents individuals who just have simple wills should consider executing. […]
What if a Parent Won’t Discuss His or Her Estate Plan
Although estate planners are constantly encouraging family members to discuss their estate plans with one another, some people simply refuse to do so. A recent article discusses what to do if your parents insist on staying mum about his or her estate plan. It is first important to realize that, as an adult child of […]
Estate Planning for Everyday Americans
When people think about estate planning, many imagine families of tremendous wealth creating fancy trusts to pass down from generation to generation. However, estate planning is important no matter what your financial situation is. A recent article discusses several estate planning tips for everyday Americans. First, everyone should have an advance health care directive. This […]