Many parents name godparents to mentor and guide their children throughout life. But the scary truth is that your children could still end up in protective services even if they have a godparent. Read more…
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Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things to Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 2
Last week, we looked at four different ways to lower your tax liability for 2023. In this week’s blog, we discuss four more tax-saving methods you can use right now to owe fewer taxes come April 2024. Read more…
Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things to Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 1
It might seem early to think about your 2023 taxes, but it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at your financial situation and make some strategic moves to help you minimize your tax liability come April. Read more…
Flu Season Fundamentals: How to Keep Seniors Safe This Fall
Fall season marks the beginning of flu season, which can pose a serious threat to your elderly loved ones. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ensure their well-being during the colder days ahead. Read more…
Got Minor Kids? 3 Instances When Your Estate Plan Must Include a Kids Protection Plan®
To make sure your child is always cared for by the people you love and never taken into the care of strangers, even for a minute, it’s crucial to have a full Kids Protection Plan®. Read more…
From “I Do” to “What If”: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 1
With all the joy and happiness a new marriage brings, planning for your potential incapacity and future death may feel out of place, but creating your estate plan as part of your post-nuptial to-do list is the greatest gift you can give your new spouse. Read more…
Don’t Send Your Kids Back to School Without These Documents
As summer comes to a close, and back-to-school excitement fills the air, there is one crucial task that is often overlooked: designating legal guardians for your minor children. Read more…
10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 1
Common life events can drastically affect your estate plan and even cause your plan not to work in the way you intended. If any of these events have happened in your life, it’s time to review your plan. Read more…
Why Every Adult Needs a Living Will
When it comes to estate planning and wills, you have a variety of options for legal documents. The most common of these options is a “last will and testament,” which is also known simply as a “will.” But you may have also heard people talk about a “living will” and wonder what that is, and whether you need a living will in addition to a regular last will and testament.
Both terms describe important legal documents used in estate planning, but their purpose and function differ significantly. In this article, we will review some of the most critical things you need to know about living wills and why having a living will is essential to every adult’s estate plan. And, it may be that a living will is even more important than a last will and testament.
What is Elder Law and Why Do You Need It?
Have you heard the term Elder Law and wondered what it is? Have you wondered how you will pay for long-term care either at home or in a nursing home? Essentially, elder law attorneys are concerned with helping our clients pay for their long-term care. Statistically...