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Estate Planning: So much is about what happens while you’re living.
Go To Post ►: Estate Planning: So much is about what happens while you’re living.Who’s going to help you while you’re living, financial decisions, health decisions? People don’t know how to arrange that or they don’t have people they trust.
Sadly, part of my practice is probate.
Go To Post ►: Sadly, part of my practice is probate.When a loved one dies without documents, estate decisions are made by the government. It’s usually expensive and often difficult.
Why you need a will.
Go To Post ►: Why you need a will.If you have $500 or anything you want to go to somebody, you need a will.
DIY Estate Planning – Maybe Think Again!
Go To Post ►: DIY Estate Planning – Maybe Think Again!The problem with online DIY wills and estate planning isn’t where you get them. The problem is the lack of personal, individualized legal advice.
What is Elder Law?
Go To Post ►: What is Elder Law?Elder law is a specialty inside the world of estate planning in order to protect people’s assets. People continue to think they have to go broke to qualify for some programs, and that’s not the case.
People think “I don’t have anything” – So untrue!
Go To Post ►: People think “I don’t have anything” – So untrue!Better to have some plan that lays out your wishes whether for $500.00 or $500,000.00 or more. If you don’t plan, whatever state you live in has a plan and there’s a risk your assets get distributed in a manner that has you turning over in your grave.
Powers of Attorney: Why They’re Essential (And Why Waiting Can Be Emotionally Exhausting)
Go To Post ►: Powers of Attorney: Why They’re Essential (And Why Waiting Can Be Emotionally Exhausting)The best Power of Attorney is the one signed long before anyone needs it — giving the people who love you, and the people you love, the ability to help when life becomes unexpectedly hard.
Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate Planning
Go To Post ►: Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate PlanningThe conversations are necessary. They are rarely easy. They are easy to postpone. AND they are one of the greatest gifts families can give to one another.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate Planning
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, Uncomfortable Family Conversations about Estate PlanningConversations are an important part of estate planning. Sometimes they’re a little uncomfortable. Hold those conversations anyway.
Outdated Beneficiary Designations Can Undermine Even the Best Estate Plan
Go To Post ►: Outdated Beneficiary Designations Can Undermine Even the Best Estate PlanBeneficiary designations on life insurance, retirement accounts, and bank accounts override your will — even if the will says something completely different.