"Estate Planning for New Grads" by Attorney Stephanie Blair (Audio) It seems like just yesterday you were dropping your child off at kindergarten, but the apple of your eye is now 18 years old and considered an adult. You are no longer entitled to have access to or make decisions for them regarding their financial and medical matters, even if you are still footing the bill. Having a … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for New Grads
What Health Care Documents Do I Need During COVID-19?
If you are ever unable to communicate your medical wishes, then medical professionals may look to your Living Will, Durable Health Care Power of Attorney, and HIPAA authorization documents to provide the appropriate guidance. A Living Will specifies what you want to have happen to you if you are ever in a terminal condition, persistent vegetative state, or end-stage condition. A … [Read more...] about What Health Care Documents Do I Need During COVID-19?
Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
"Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior For many young adults, the consequences of not having an estate plan in place can be dire. Estate planning is not only tax and probate avoidance, but it is planning for lifetime and incapacity as well. One tragic case that many people are familiar with is that of Terry Schiavo. Terry Schiavo was a … [Read more...] about Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
Studies Show Electronic Health Records Routinely Fail to Give Doctors Access to Advance Directives
All our estate planning clients receive a free membership in the DocuBank advance directives registry to make sure their advance directives are always available at the hospital. New studies prove the importance of this access. Two new studies show that ER doctors are almost never able to find their patients’ advance directives in Electronic Health Records (EHRs). This is a huge problem for you … [Read more...] about Studies Show Electronic Health Records Routinely Fail to Give Doctors Access to Advance Directives
Concerned About Being Too Sick to Make Decisions
It’s helpful if you can let doctors know in advance what you want to happen if you can’t speak for yourself. An advance Health Care Directive lays out who you want to speak for you and what kind of treatments you want. In this way, you are prepared before health care decisions need to be made. You can make an Advance Directive if you are 18 years or older and capable of making your own … [Read more...] about Concerned About Being Too Sick to Make Decisions
Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
For many young adults, the consequences of not having an estate plan in place can be dire. Estate planning is not only tax and probate avoidance, but it is planning for lifetime and incapacity as well. One tragic case that many people are familiar with is that of Terry Schiavo. Terry Schiavo was a persistent vegetative state for 15 years. During the course of that 15 years, her husband … [Read more...] about Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
"Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults? " by Attorney Jon J. Gasior … [Read more...] about Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!
The estate planning seminars establishes the necessary components of an effective estate plan. The seminar is presented in a case study format profiling the life of Bill and Mary Jones. Several scenarios are used to relay the impact of estate planning issues relating to probate, disability due to incompetence, protection of government benefits for special needs loved ones, second marriages, … [Read more...] about Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!
Administering Special Needs Trusts (Audio)
"Administering Special Needs Trusts" by Attorney J. J. Gasior … [Read more...] about Administering Special Needs Trusts (Audio)
What Do I Do With My Estate Plan When Moving In or Out of the State
Many of my clients intend to move from Maryland when they retire, either because they own property elsewhere and want to spend their retirement years there, or they want to be closer to children and grandchildren who live out of state. Whether you’re moving out of the state or recently moved to Maryland, it is important to have your estate planning documents reviewed after you’ve settled in a new … [Read more...] about What Do I Do With My Estate Plan When Moving In or Out of the State
