Thoughtful planning for any contingency when caring for elderly loved ones, means preparing several legal papers and documents in advance of an emergency. You should
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Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order
It’s a great idea to get your personal and financial affairs in order, so your children will know where things are, both physically and financially,
Be Crystal Clear with Your End-Of-Life Wishes
Clearly spelling out your end-of-life preferences is critical, and having everything prepared in the event of a life-threatening illness or other crisis can ease anxiety
Take a Guess How Much the Average American Family Caregiver Spends Annually on Elder Care for a Loved One?
“Almost $7,000 a year. That’s what the average American family caregiver spends each year on household, medical and other expenses for a loved one.” The
Get the Basic Estate Planning Docs Signed
Harrisburg Magazine’s recent article, “Protect Yourself,” recalls the case 25 years ago of a young woman named Terri Schiavo, who had a heart attack in
Give a Trusted Agent the Power of Your Power of Attorney
“Life is full of the unexpected,” says The Villager, in a recent article, “Power of attorney protects loved ones.” However, even though the future is
Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?
Have you considered creating your own estate plan from a template on a website, instead of using the services of a qualified estate planning attorney?
Planning for Incapacity is Wise Move
Many of us are not very proactive in estate planning or aware of the issues of elder law, even though we know that eventually we
Easy Ways to Prepare for a Spouse’s Death
You certainly know about the basic estate plan documents, such as a will, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will, and
Please Pass the Cranberries and Get Your Important Documents in Order!
Thanksgiving week is a time to celebrate and gather around the table with our families. CBS Boston’s article, “Our Families: The Important Papers,” suggests that
Are Your “Not Dead Yet” Documents in Order?
AgPro’s recent article, “4 Estate Planning Documents You Need Beyond a Will,” asks: What if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? Estate planning attorneys
A Sound Succession Plan is an Integral Component of a Complete Estate Plan
Many entrepreneurs have their noses to the grindstone and a laser focus on growing their companies. While they’re working hard at it, they can fail