Complete Your Estate Plan Online
In these times, it is important to keep a physical distance to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside…
You Are Asked to Be Power of Attorney for a Loved One, Now What?
At some point in time, you are likely to be asked to be power of attorney for an elderly or ill loved one. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs.…
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Your Mental Health
The level of anxiety and fear in us has risen drastically since we have been faced with unprecedented challenges during this COVID-19 crisis in America. The reactive part of your brain called the amygdala, a human physiological response when faced…
Wills and Their Importance
The number of Americans with a will has only increased by 2.5% over the past year, according to a new survey by Caring.com. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in 2021 versus 42…
The Probate Process Explained
When a person is deceased, the legal procedure for authenticating a will is called the probate process and it includes, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the…
How to Legally Contest a Will
At the end of our lives, our last will and testament will lay out who shall receive our property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling our estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted…
Equal is almost always Equitable
When it comes to leaving your property to your children, the clearest choice is to divide everything into equal shares. That is the straightforward choice when all your children are doing equally well. But if not – if, for example,…
Short Term Disability Insurance: Plan for the Unexpected
Sandy became a caregiver for her 85 yr-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and would help her mom in the evenings and weekends. Unfortunately, Sandy was in a serious car accident and would be out of work for at…
What to do with a Timeshare Passed on by your Parents
When Mom and Dad bought a timeshare in a holiday resort awhile ago, the resort agent suggested that they sign a deed leaving the share to their children, so that when the parents passed, the kids could continue to enjoy…
The Need to Plan for the Unexpected
Today, COVID-19 has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we can take steps to prepare…