Do Young Adults Need Estate Planning?
These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by many things such as politics, gas prices, the gyrating stock market, summer travel, heatwaves and your health. One thing that shouldn’t overwhelm you is estate planning.
Who Can Speak for an Incapacitated Young Adult?
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
Does ‘Gray Divorce’ Fit into Estate Planning?
“Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.
Organize Your Important Papers and Get Personal and Financial Affairs in Order
The first step in getting your affairs in order is to gather up all your important personal, financial and legal information, so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now and your loved ones later.
Why Shouldn’t I Wait to Draft my Will?
It’s an important task that is easy to procrastinate. However, here is why you shouldn’t:
Dying Parent’s Financial Affairs Can Be Challenging
Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
Estate Planning Brings Peace of Mind
Estate planning is a key piece of a comprehensive retirement plan.
When Should I Start Discussing Cognitive Decline with My Parents?
Your elderly mother is getting forgetful and confused. What do you do now?
Do College Kids Need Estate Planning?
As a legal adult after attaining the age of 18, your child should have in place several legal documents that will allow you to provide support and obtain information, if something unexpected happens to your child.