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Legal Steps to Take When Facing a Dementia Diagnosis
DementiaMaria Shriver knows the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease firsthand. Her beloved father Sargent Shriver, founder of the Peace Corps and one-time candidate for Vice President of the United States, died of the disease in 2011 after being diagnosed in 2003. Often called “the long goodbye,” Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million Americans and its […]
Ask These 5 Questions Before Gifting Assets
Estate Planning Blog, GiftingGifting assets can be a useful estate planning tool if you need to reduce your estate tax bill or for long-term care planning purposes. You need to be sure, however, that your gift does not cause any unforeseen problems for you or the person receiving your gift. Here are five questions you should always ask […]
Before You Take Off for Summer Vacation, Take on These 5 To-Dos
Estate Planning, Estate Planning BlogIt’s no surprise that Americans spend more time planning their summer vacations than they do planning their estate. After all, a vacation is a trip you want to go on, while the “eternal trip” is not. However, wouldn’t you travel with more peace of mind if you knew you had taken the necessary steps to […]
A Plan for Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Children
Estate Planning Blog, Kids Protection PlanningIf you have young children, chances are your summer activities include some careful planning to keep them safe from harm. Unfortunately, even with proper precautions in place, accidents do happen – and not just to children. Have you planned for what would happen to your children if you were the one involved in a tragic […]
Will the Inheritance You Leave Be a Blessing or an Albatross?
Estate Planning Blog, InheritanceRock musician Sting recently announced that his children will not inherit his estimated $300 million fortune, saying these riches are “albatrosses around their necks.” The product of a British working class background, Sting is currently one of the world’s wealthiest musicians, but says he will not be passing that fortune on to his six children. […]
The Legal Planning You Need to Do for Your High School Graduate
Estate Planning, Estate Planning Blog, HealthcareIf you’re the parent of a new graduate from high school this year, congratulations! I know you’ve put a lot of time and effort toward that diploma, and whatever their next step in life will be, you surely want to protect them just as much now as you always have. So before you pack your […]