Pet Trusts: Ensuring Your Pet is in Good Hands The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 22% of the nation’s dogs and 25% of the cats live in a single-person household. If these people have no spouse or children, what will happen to … [Read more...]
March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
How to Plan for Your Special Needs Child
March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Twenty million American families have at least one member with special needs. Special needs individuals typically require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological, and for impairments that could … [Read more...]
Does your family know your Advance Medical Directives exist (and where to find them)?
March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Incapacity Planning documents, including a Financial Power of Attorneyand Advance Medical Directive, only do what you want them to do if your loved ones know they exist and can locate them when needed. What if you don’t want to … [Read more...]
Studies show link between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In a recent study in Sweden, diabetes in mid-life was found to be associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's in later life. The study tested more than 2,000 men for blood glucose levels at age 50 and then tested … [Read more...]
Why Estate Planning is Essential for the LGBT Community
March 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If a member of the LGBT community fails to properly plan, the result can be devastating to his or her partner and family. Having no estate plan is tantamount to giving up control of one's estate and management of one's well-being … [Read more...]
The Nightmare of Probate and How Steve Jobs Avoided It
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When many first consider Estate Planning, they immediately think of preparing a Last Will and Testament. While having a Will is slightly better than dying without a Will (i.e., dying intestate), Wills also have some major … [Read more...]
Looking Out for Your Loved One in a Nursing Home
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Having a loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional experience. You want to make sure their needs are met by the facility and that they are being given the care that was promised and that they deserve. How do you ensure that … [Read more...]
