Planning for the future as an unmarried couple is different than planning as a married couple. There are laws in the US that specifically help married couples plan for the future. There are not any special designations in the law for the care or rights of a non-spouse...
According to Pew research, fewer than half of all U.S. children are being raised in a traditional family structure. The “regular” rules of estate planning don’t work well for many blended families including those with stepchildren, children born outside of marriage,...
Trusts can be a wonderful planning tool if you have a specific goal. Getting to know the different types of trusts can help you understand what is available and whether a trust could help you achieve your financial and personal goals. Read on to learn about 10 common...
With the pandemic raging, it is crucial to have a medical power of attorney which allows you to make medical decisions for yourself should you become incapacitated or incompetent. Learn about what a medical POA is, why you need one, and how it...
With federal unemployment benefits ending, if you are home with kids because of the pandemic and do not yet feel ready to get out there in the workforce while sending your kids back to school, what are your options? Find out what to do if your benefits are...
If someone you love is missing and you are struggling to pick up the pieces they left behind, do not do this on your own. Learn what to do in the days and years following their disappearance. Learn about making a complaint to the court so that the law is followed...
If you are working on an estate plan and finalizing your will, it is important to think through who you will name as executor. Making these types of decisions now will pay off for you and your family and friends in the future. Read more about the qualities and...
It is important to think about planning for long term care costs now before time slips away. None of us know what will happen next in our lives, but we can make a legal plan that provides for the long term care services we may need in the future while also maximizing...
The consequences of not planning for your death can make life for your family more difficult. If you have a bank account with no joint ownership and with no designated beneficiaries, the money in that account will be frozen and have to go through probate before...
In this webinar, we discuss the pros and cons of each type of senior living arrangement and how to make the best decision for your particular situation. We will also look at the legal aspects of the types of arrangements available and how this affects your...
