by Christine | Jan 8, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trustee |
Selecting the right trustee to execute your plans is just about the most critical decisions you can make—maybe even as important as the terms of the trust itself. Incorporating trusts in your estate planning provides more options for you and your heirs. But the same...
by Christine | Jan 6, 2016 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
We don't like to devote time to preparing our will and other estate planning documents because it's just not a lot of fun. But think about doing the necessary planning as writing a love letter to your family. It tells them that you cared enough and did not...
by Christine | Jan 5, 2016 | Estate Planning |
Financial planners are often asked about basic estate planning documents, and they understand how important these documents are for you and your heirs. Financial planners who help families build and manage assets are often asked what documents are needed in an estate...
by Christine | Jan 5, 2016 | Alzheimer's, Caregivers & Caregiving, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
The stresses placed on family members when a parent suffers from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is considerable, but when there is only one child to shoulder the burden, it can be devastating financially and emotionally. Only a few states offer support...
by Christine | Jan 4, 2016 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Baby Boomers, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
We plan everything that we enjoy: vacations, holiday gift lists and parties. But planning for our senior years, which usually begins with retirement and ends at death, is something most people loathe to do. Planning for this stage of life can make the good...
by Christine | Jan 2, 2016 | Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Once a diagnosis of dementia has been made, documents and a plan need to be put into place. Waiting until the person is not legally capable of making decisions will lead to a more complex, expensive and emotionally exhausting series of problems. Individuals who are...