As we age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for future health care needs and ensure that our wishes will be respected, even when we may not be able to communicate them any longer. Living wills and other advance directives are essential tools in elder law that...
Estate planning is crucial to protecting your family, your future and your finances. With proper estate planning, you can be assured that your wishes will be met if you become unable to make decisions regarding your health and finances and that your assets are...
By Beth Andersen It is a bit awkward to tell a client they should get a doctor’s note as part of their estate plan. Maybe that is why I have had clients come into my office after struggling to use estate planning documents such as powers of attorney or wills simply...
By: Beth Andersen It’s February and love is in the air. When it comes to matters of the heart, lawyering up may not be quite as romantic as diamonds, roses and chocolates. That said, several legal documents can be instrumental in forming, sustaining and protecting...
In my practice over the years, I have learned what to watch for to protect aging relatives. Here are 7 pointers and things to consider as you care for an older relative. 1. Get estate planning documents in place before it is too late If you do not do this in...
Estate planning is so important because it legalizes all of the most important decisions you can make regarding your family and property once you are gone as well as how you want to be cared for in an emergency. Here are the estate planning documents you probably...