Wills

Living Wills: Ten Things You Should Know
Unlike last wills and testaments, living wills do not pass assets and property after death. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate…

What You Need to Know About Medical Advance Directives
There is no one who wants to think they may be incapacitated by illness or trauma. Every day, people face this problem….

A Lifetime Money Management System for Special Needs Children
For estate planning, special needs children present a unique challenge. Optimizing your estate to use, enhance, and enrich assets for your special…

Leaving an Estate to a Surviving Spouse
Following the loss of a spouse or longtime partner, it is difficult to look past your grief. However, it is crucial to…

COVID-19: Changing Your Health Care Directives
Coronavirus pandemic forces us to assess our values, priorities, and overall health. The little COVID-19 clinical information relating to treatment options and…

Tips on Preparing an Estate Plan For a Blended Family
Inheritance distributions in blended families can be inequitable resulting in hurt feelings and possibly lengthy court battles. While you cannot legislate from…

A Guide for Understanding Advance Directives
Kevin was watching his wife Winnie in her nursing home room with tears in his eyes. The medical staff just finished inserting…

Add a Personal Property Memorandum to Your Will or Trust
When a family member has passed, the family occasionally ends up arguing over personal property. Arguments can take place over things like…

What Is Covered in a Will?
The legally binding directive declaring who will receive your assets upon death is called a will, and a will is an important…

Estate Planning Awareness Week: Don’t Fall Victim To These Common Myths
This week is Estate Planning Awareness Week. …