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Advance Medical Directives: Top Three Problems of Living Wills

Advance Medical Directives: Top Three Problems of Living Wills

Part of the comprehensive estate planning process is drafting a set of advance medical directives...
Does a Reverse Mortgage Impact Your Estate Plan?

Does a Reverse Mortgage Impact Your Estate Plan?

For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to...
Four Items a Will Should Have

Four Items a Will Should Have

The popularity of do it yourself will kits and forms has increased over the past decade, but there...
What Happens When a Guardianship is Requested?

What Happens When a Guardianship is Requested?

Having to consider a guardianship over an aging parent is difficult, although sometimes necessary. ...
Is My Life Insurance Policy Going to be Taxed?

Is My Life Insurance Policy Going to be Taxed?

Life insurance can play a valuable role in estate planning, from providing cash to the trustee or...
Wills & Estates – Fact vs. Fiction

Wills & Estates – Fact vs. Fiction

There are several ‘myths’ and misinformation that surround wills and estates. Perhaps because...
Why You Must Plan Sooner, Not Later

Why You Must Plan Sooner, Not Later

Estate planning shouldn’t wait until your later years – in fact, the sooner you begin making...
Ancillary Probate Explained

Ancillary Probate Explained

Did you know that the laws of the state where real estate or tangible personal property is...
Estate Planning and Life Insurance: Working Together

Estate Planning and Life Insurance: Working Together

Whether you are single, have children, own a home, are sending a child to college or are retired...