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The Lesson Behind Estate Planning We Must Not Forget
I write these columns primarily to encourage people to prepare their estate plan before it is too late. Without preparation, many families must deal with terribly difficult situations that could have been avoided. Proper planning means more than simply listing what...
Are you Prepared to Step In?
I read an article published in the Wall Street Journal® titled “The Difficult, Delicate Untangling of Our Parents’ Lives.” The author and his wife were in their 50s and dealing with the challenges of parents too incapacitated to handle their own affairs. ...
What Will Your Estate Plan Accomplish for Your Family?
For those who attend my presentations, I offer a free, no obligation estate planning audit. There are three reasons for the audit. First, we discuss the issues/questions important to that person or couple. Second, we discuss what is accomplished with their current...
A Simple Step to Protect Your Family
A common thread of my columns is the need to “plan when you can.” This stems from what I consider to be the first rule of proper estate planning . . . ensure you maintain control of your estate. In this case, “estate” does not mean just your possessions or “stuff.”...
What is the Best Way to Help Your Aging Parent?
There are usually serious challenges for both parent and child as an aging parent loses the ability to care for himself or herself. In some cases, the parent may have only nominal limitations. In others, a parent may be fully incapacitated. A parent may be mentally...