Caring for Your Aging Dad as You Approach Retirement
Caring for Your Aging Dad should be planned before it becomes an emergency. Talk with your father and find out what is important to him. Let him know that an estate plan will help the people he loves as well as protect him.
Can I Make Decisions for My 18-Year-Old ‘Kid’ If She Becomes Incapacitated?
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
How Do I Plan for Taxes after Death?
Ben Franklin once said, ‘… nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’ For all certainties in life, the best thing you can do is plan for their eventual occurrence.
Does a Will Protect My Money and My Family?
Dying intestate—without a will—may impose costs and delays on your loved ones. It can dynamite your estate plan unless you made other plans.
What Is a Digital Estate Plan?
It’s not pleasant to think about death or a medical emergency that could temporarily put you out of commission. However, one of the greatest gifts you can give to a loved one is preparing for those scenarios.
Senior Second Marriages and Estate Planning
More Americans are now getting married over 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.
Does ‘Gray Divorce’ Fit into Estate Planning?
“Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.
Does Power of Attorney Perform the Same Way in Every State?
The law sometimes appears to contradict itself. Specifically, the words ‘anything and everything’ do not always legally mean ‘anything and everything’.
How to Know If a Last Will Is Invalid?
When considering whether to contest a decedent’s Last Will and Testament, an individual should consider whether red flags might be present which may point to a successful basis to challenge a disputed Will.
Is Your Incapacity Plan in Place?
You may lose the ability to manage your own affairs as you grow older. Therefore, it’s necessary to have an incapacity plan in place.
