« View All Article Categories

Estate planning is a gift to your family & loved ones. Planning ahead puts you in control of your choices!

April 16, 2020

Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now vs. Later

Have you ever said or overheard someone else say I do not need a Will, Power of Attorney or Advance Care Directive? By not engaging in estate planning you are allowing laws enacted by the legislature to make your decisions.
March 14, 2020

Having the Talk: Share Your Estate Plan With Your Family

Because “the talk” involves not one but two things we’re often uncomfortable discussing – money and death – many of us put it off or never have it at all, and that’s a mistake.  Making your expectations clear can help your heirs to avert a good deal of discord, or even litigation, after you’re gone.
June 6, 2019

Fluid Estate Planning for Changes in Life Circumstances

Your estate plan needs to change with life events. Divorce, marriage, and having children are some of the few things that truly can affect every aspect of your life.
May 1, 2019

Alzheimer’s Preparation

The Alzheimer’s Association currently estimates about 11% of those over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to triple by 2050. Yet, many people have not given any thought to how they would care for themselves or a loved one when faced with this disease.
April 30, 2019

Aging at Home

A 2015 AARP survey found nearly 90% of people age 65 plan or desire to live in and age in place at home as long as possible. But staying there is not always easy or feasible as we age.
April 4, 2019

Debt After Death

Some of the most frequently asked questions in the estate-planning field are about debt and what happens to it after you die.
March 28, 2019

Failing to Plan for Unforeseen Events Can Lead to Disaster

Disasters cannot be predicted but, they occur in everyday life. The question you must ask yourself is, are your affairs in order should you experience a disastrous event?
March 23, 2019

Warning Signs of Cognitive Decline

Cognitive Decline is something we consider when working with our clients in the matters of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Guardianship, Asset Preservation and Fiduciary Representation. Let us help you minimize your stress and be prepared to handle a changing situation.
February 24, 2019

Choosing a Beneficiary

Planning for a future after you die is never fun, but it is one of the best ways we can protect and help the ones we love. Selecting the correct beneficiaries of your estate is a task nobody relishes, but it is nonetheless important.