Advance health care directives are a vital component of incapacity planning. It never hurts to be prepared. This statement rings true whether you are studying for a test, dressing for the weather forecast, or getting food ready for family gatherings. Preparation is also necessary for unexpected events like accidents, injuries, or illness. In short, the […]
Many people believe common myths about estate planning. All cultures around the world have myths. Some of these involve stories of heroes, villains, and supernatural creatures. Others involve pithy phrases or offer solutions to common ailments. Although some of these myths are fairly harmless, others can have dire consequences. According to a recent The Street […]
Estate planning has many purposes. Few people believe they have an estate. This would be true if they define an estate as having a mansion with land and servants. Think Downton Abbey. With this definition, very few would qualify. When it comes to estate planning, there is far broader definition of an estate. According to […]
A last will and testament is valuable to estate planning. Journalism is known for the tagline “If it bleeds, it leads.” Headlines are crafted to attract attention. Since 2020, COVID-19 has become one of the most common topics of news headlines in the United States and around the world. Although COVID-19 has negatively impacted the […]
Having health care directives are important for incapacity planning. People often think they are invincible. Illnesses and injuries happen to other people. They will never happen to us or our loved ones. According to a recent The Times-Tribune article titled “Health care directive beneficial for anyone,” these beliefs can have big consequence for you and […]
Designating fiduciary agents in your estate plan prepares you for incapacity. People do not plan to become incapacitated. It simply happens to them. Although accidents and illnesses are often surprises, you should prepare such possibilities. According to a recent Pocono Record article titled “Fiduciary Agents have power to make decisions you’d prefer to make yourself,” […]
Singles are not exempt from having to create an estate plan. Many American adults are currently considered single. These individuals may have never been married. Others may have been married then widowed or divorced. According to a recent County 17 article titled “Even ‘Singles’ Need Estate Plans,” dying without an estate plan is not only […]
There are different types of powers of attorney. You never know if illness or accident will incapacitate you. This simple fact has never felt more personal than it does during a global pandemic. Preparing for incapacity requires power of attorney planning. According to a recent FedWeek article titled “The Options in Granting Powers of Attorney,” […]
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and living wills are not the same. The COVID-19 pandemic means more people are thinking about end-of-life issues. Some people who are exposed to the virus are barely affected. For others, it becomes an issue of life or death. According to a recent Lehigh Valley Live article titled “What’s the […]
Estate planning mistakes are easy to make. Many people think estate planning is simple. You just write out who you want to get your stuff. Seems easy. Right? According to a recent Comstock Magazine article titled “Five Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Estate,” estate planning is more complicated than many may realize. When people […]
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