Having been named Power of Attorney for both my mother and father, I was in a dilemma when Dad had a major stroke and really couldn’t be reasonably expected to make decisions and Mom was in a coma. I was being asked to make a decision about taking my mother off life support. Dad was …
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Apr 17
What Does A Will Cost?
A typical will may cost you a few hundred dollars. Not having a will could cost your family a lot more. Do you care enough to write your last love letter? Will Cost Your will and powers of attorney are your last chance to tell everyone what you want to happen with your possessions and money. …
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Feb 11
Will you or won’t you?
Your Will is your last love letter to your family. Do you care about your family? Will you leave that last letter or won’t you? During the winter, we (North Americans) do a lot more travelling than usual. We often hear about accidents on the highways due to weather, frequently with tragic results. This makes me think it’s …
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Feb 03
You don’t think you have estate issues?!
Robin Williams has estate issues that are causing family division. Your stuff probably means more to your family. Have you addressed specifics in your will? Your will is included in your #LegalSavingsPlan. Make sure you get it done! What Can You Do To Minimize Estate Issues? You have nothing to leave? Don’t bet on it. The …
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Jan 28
Do you have a living will?
We should all have a “living will” or power of attorney that leaves directions for medical care, and a power of attorney for financial decisions. This is the best way to ensure your family and medical caregivers really understand what you when when you can’t speak for yourself. Living Will A living will tells your …
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Sep 30
Why you need an estate plan
Estate planning might sound like a tool for the wealthy. But the truth is, just about everybody has an estate. Most of us need a plan to ensure it is properly distributed to family and other beneficiaries when we die. For financial planning purposes, your estate isn’t a mansion or a huge tract of land. …
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