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10 Essential Estate Planning Facts
“You may delay, but time will not,” Benjamin Franklin. Everyone knows that they need an estate plan, but few of us do anything about it. In fact, according to a 2007 study, more than 55% of Americans don’t even have a simple Will. And yet, the clock is ticking for all of us. So why don’t more of us actually put together an estate plan? For some, it’s a morbid fear that by thinking about death, … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Estate Planning Facts
“Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts” – Audio
"Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts" by Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about “Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts” – Audio
Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference
When you create an estate plan, you choose people to make decisions for you, such as agents, guardians, executors, or trustees. Often, people do not give much thought to those decisions, just naming their oldest child or whoever pops into their mind. The choices for these roles are perhaps the most important decisions to make. Good choices can help to ensure your wishes are carried out while bad … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference
Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney – Who You Choose Can Make a Difference (Audio)
"Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney – Who You Choose Can Make a Difference (Audio)
Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?
Many of the clients I meet with already have a will, trust, and power of attorney. Some have had their plans in place since the 90's or earlier, while others set up their plan only five or ten years ago. Clients often come back to review their estate planning documents, and are encouraged to do so. I like to review an estate plan every five years. Often times, family circumstances have … [Read more...] about Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?
Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years? (Audio)
"Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?" by Attorney Brooke J. Shemer … [Read more...] about Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years? (Audio)
“A Word about Guardianship”
A Guardianship is a court proceeding to determine whether a person is capable of making legal and medical decisions. Once the court determines that a person is not able to make their own decisions, the person is considered incapacitated and a Guardian is appointed. There are two types of Guardianships; Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Property. The Guardian of the Person oversees the … [Read more...] about “A Word about Guardianship”
The Importance of the Power of Attorney
If you ask any adult these days, many are familiar with the concept of “Power of Attorney”. Although they may be familiar with that concept, it is helpful to be reminded how they work and what types are available. A Power of Attorney can easily be characterized as a written authorization that you sign to allow someone else to act on your behalf to manage your private affairs. The two main … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Power of Attorney
“The Importance of the Power of Attorney” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS
"The Importance of the Power of Attorney" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior … [Read more...] about “The Importance of the Power of Attorney” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS
