Many people do not want to think about their mortality and the fact that someday we will all pass away, however, it is important to think about this and have an estate plan prepared for when the day comes. An estate plan typically includes a Last Will and Testament, Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney,…
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People don’t want to think that an accident or illness would prevent them from saying what they want — or don’t want — when it comes to their future medical care. We tell ourselves: I have plenty of time to take care of those things later … if I get sick … when I’m older.…
What You Should Know About Wills
APPOINTING AN EXECUTOR You should appoint an executor in your will. An executor locates heirs, lists property, pays debts, and distributes property to your heirs. A relative or friend can serve as your executor, but you should consider using a professional executor (such as a bank or trust company) if you have a large or…
What You Should Know About Guardianship, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
Adults who become incapable of caring for themselves, their property or their dependents may have a guardian appointed for them. However, guardianship can be avoided through the use of living wills and powers of attorney. In such circumstances, personal preferences can be respected without the need for court-appointed guardians. Living wills/healthcare proxies (“living wills”) and…
What You Should Know About Estate Planning With a Living Trust
In recent years, living trusts have grown increasingly popular as substitutes for wills in estate planning. They are sometimes called revocable trusts or inter-vivos trusts. Living trusts can have several advantages over wills, including avoiding probate, avoiding guardianship, maintaining liquidity, and keeping privacy. You can create a living trust with a simple trust document and…
Essential Information to Create Your Will
Many people do not want to even begin thinking about “what happens when…,” but it is very important for you and your loved ones that you take the time to make a will so that there are no unanswered questions after you are gone. Making a will may seem like a daunting task and you…
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Thinking about dying is not pleasant for anyone, however, planning for the future is crucial for everyone. Having a qualified attorney prepare your estate planning documents, such as your will, health care proxy (or living will), power of attorney or trust, is the best way to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your…
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Estate Planning for Pets
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Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Living Wills
(via) eNewsletter September 17, 2009 In this week’s eNewsletter Alert, learn about the importance of living wills and the advantage of using power of attorney. Adults who become incapable of caring for themselves, their property or their dependents may have a guardian appointed for them. However, guardianship can be avoided through the use of living…
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