When the calendar turns to a new year, it’s safe to assume you’re faced with a variety of questions as well as a few challenges. Sweeping these under the rug – especially if they pertain to estate planning – is a mistake you don’t want to make. It’s best to tackle estate planning questions head on, as doing so will give you a clear idea of where … [Read more...]
Steps for Choosing the Right Nursing Home for a Loved One
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Not only does it impact this person, as it’s where they’ll live, but it can do the same to you and other members of your family. So, with all this in mind, you want to choose the right nursing home the first time around. Despite the fact that many of these … [Read more...]
How to Conduct a Year End Estate Plan Review
With the year coming to an end, it won’t be long before the calendar turns and you set your sights on the new year. While you have a lot to do as the year winds down, it’s critical to review your estate plan. There is no right or wrong way to review your estate plan, but there are some steps you definitely need to take to ensure that … [Read more...]
Elder Law Questions to Address With Your Parents
As your parents age, you may want to step in to ensure that they’ve addressed all of the most important elder law questions and concerns. You don’t want to overstep, but at the same time a nudge in the right direction can go a long way in putting them in better position as the years go by. Here are three of the most important elder law questions … [Read more...]
5 Times to Contact an Estate Planning Attorney
Do you know when it makes sense to contact an estate planning attorney? Do you know if now’s the time to consult with this type of professional? There are many times when an estate planning attorney can step in, answer your questions, provide advice, and help you avoid a difficult situation. Before we get into the best times to contact an … [Read more...]
Is Your Child or Grandchild Enrolled in College this Fall?
Most students start their first year of college at the age of 18. This means that when your child packs up and moves to their college campus, they are legal adults. Parents of adult children attending college may not legally make decisions for their child. If you get a call that something has happened to your child and they are currently in the … [Read more...]
Plan in Advance to Take Your Pet on Vacation
With vacation season upon us, now is the time to find a destination and look forward to hitting the road. Like many, you may have the desire to travel with your pet. This is not always the easiest thing to do, but it can be quite a bit of fun if you take the right approach. Vacationing with your pet takes a bit of planning. If you neglect to … [Read more...]
Reasons to Consult with an Estate Planning Lawyer
There is no law saying that you one day have to consult with an Estate Planning lawyer. Even so, this is something that most people decide to do at some point in their life. They realize there are many benefits associated with this, all of which can put them and their family in a better place. If you are unsure of why this is a good idea, you … [Read more...]
Joint Tenants and Estate Planning
As you go through the Estate Planning process, you will soon realize that your situation is not exactly the same as anybody else. And for this reason, you need to take an individualized approach to the process. Neglecting to do so could result in poor decisions that don’t match what you hope to accomplish. Here is how we define Estate … [Read more...]
Top Reasons to Create a Living Trust Today
Are you beginning to wonder if a living trust is the perfect estate planning tool? Have you come to find that it may provide you with more benefits than a will? Are you willing to at least learn more about this strategy? With so many benefits of a living trust, a growing number of people are looking into everything this can do for them (and … [Read more...]
