Estate planning often conjures images of final wishes and inheritance. While ensuring your assets reach loved ones after you’re gone is crucial, a comprehensive estate plan offers vital protection during your lifetime as well. In the face of unforeseen circumstances like illness or incapacity, having a plan empowers you and safeguards your interests.
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A Deeper Look at Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Do you have a Healthcare Power of Attorney? A healthcare power of attorney (HPOA) spells out your health wishes for any scenario in which you are unable to communicate them yourself (i.e., you are incapacitated). We have written several blog posts about the importance of healthcare directives, but this one is a deeper dive into what medical decisions a HPOA actually covers.
Can I Have Both a Will and a Trust?
Even though it may seem redundant, it’s not only possible but often times highly recommended you have both a will and a trust. In this blog, we explain why that’s the case.
How to Prepare for Probate: Organizing Documents and Information
After a loved one’s death, the thought of having to undergo a probate process to administer the deceased’s assets is not exactly an exciting prospect. However, organizing the necessary documents and information ahead of time can help streamline this process and alleviate some of the burdens associated with probate. This post explains what documents you need to prepare for probate and other steps so that you can plan accordingly and know what to expect.
The Connection Between Estate Planning and Grief: What you Need to Know and How to Prepare
Estate planning is more than just finances and legalities—it’s a thoughtful legacy you leave behind. But what about the emotional side? Our latest article delves into the essential connection between estate planning and coping with grief. In it, you will learn how crafting an estate plan can offer solace, ensure your loved ones are cared for, and provide guidance even after you’re gone. Whether you’re thinking about the impact of estate planning or about the complex emotions that follow the incapacity or death of a loved one, this article will help provide some insight and direction.