Avoid Unintended Consequences with your Planning
Although there is certainly no shortage of people with selfish or malevolent intent, a great number of estate plans that end in disaster are due to unintended consequences.
May 11, 2023
Older Singles need to Plan for the Unexpected
Aging solo is about those individuals who are widowed or not married, live alone and have no family or none they can count on. They are going through the last years of their lives on their own. It can be just fine until one’s health declines and the usual activities and access to friends get out of reach.
May 1, 2023
Steps to Take for End-of-Life Planning
It isn’t just about wills and funerals—it is a reflection of your values, your goals for healthy aging, and the hopes and dreams you have for those you love.
February 23, 2023
Documents needed for Advance Care Planning
Depending on their medical condition, persons with dementia are often capable of making their own decisions regarding legal aspects, such as advance care planning.
February 8, 2023
How the Guardianship Process Works
If you haven’t had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it’s likely you don’t understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
January 17, 2023
Advance Directives are Critical to your Planning
Advance directives typically consist of a living will and a power of attorney for healthcare.
November 7, 2022
How are a Living Will and Advance Directive Different?
Most people think of wills as written instructions for use after death. In contrast, living wills provide your instructions for continuing or halting life-sustaining healthcare while you’re alive.
October 4, 2022
A Living Will is a Huge Benefit
A living will is a legal document expressing your wishes on receiving or declining medical care or life-sustaining treatments should you become terminally ill or injured and unable to communicate those decisions for yourself.
September 20, 2022
Living Will and DNR are different Documents
Q: Is there a difference between a ‘living will’ and a ‘do not resuscitate’ order?
August 17, 2022
Even Young Adults Need a Will
These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by many things such as politics, gas prices, the gyrating stock market, summer travel, heatwaves and your health. One thing that shouldn’t overwhelm you is estate planning.
August 16, 2022