by Christine | Jul 9, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Guardianships, Long Term Care, Retirement Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Although many people feel frustrated by elder conservatorship systems designed to protect adults no longer able to fend for themselves, what’s even sadder are the many instances where it turns out that the elder conservatorship system is doing its job...
by Christine | Jul 8, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
In some parts of the U.S., like West Virginia, if you die without a will, your estate is first distributed according to your marital status and children, including those of previous marriages. However, if you have no spouse or children, you may want to pull out your...
by Christine | Jul 7, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Wills |
Drafting your will and testament is not exactly on most summer to-do lists. For many, the process is a memento mori, a task more foreboding than mowing the overgrown lawn. It's no surprise that according to the American Bar Association, 55 percent of Americans do...
by Christine | Jul 5, 2015 | Estate Planning, Estates, Trusts, Wills |
See where boating accidents, law enforcement intervention, firearms and other unexpected events caused deaths at abnormally high rates. Lesson? Get your estate planning in order; you never know when your time will come to an end. Death comes in many variations. It’s...
by Christine | Jul 2, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills |
At some point, everyone needs to consider estate planning. It’s time to create an up-to-date estate plan when you experience one of these life events. Think estate planning isn’t for you? Think again! And it’s not just a one-time deal; changes in your life should...
by Christine | Jul 1, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Trusts, Wills |
Make it a point to learn about the factors and areas that must be addressed in estate planning in order to maximize, protect and preserve your legacy the absolute best way. You don’t have to be ultra-wealthy to have an estate plan. The Kokomo Perspective’s May 16...
