DIY Estate Planning
I’m all for a good do it yourself project. I recently refinished a coffee table and attempted to make a slipcover for the chair my
Newly Married: The Pros and Cons of Maintaining Separate Property
The decision to keep assets separate may be guided by a number of personal values. Common reasons to maintain separate property include a desire to
Estate Planning: A Road Map
Imagine that you are about to take a road trip to somewhere you have never been before. You may have a general idea of where
When To Step Up For A Parent
There are many signs that a parent needs help. Financial indicators include overdue utility bills or disruption in utility services. Bounced checks or undeposited income
Early Interventions In Elder Support
Start small. We tend to be creatures of habit who guard our autonomy and household habits fiercely. Its much easier to slowly introduce supports rather
How To Introduce The Topic Of Elder Care
Tell a parent or friend you care, you are here to help, and want to be a part of an ongoing dialogue about their changing
Nobody’s Perfect
If you are a parent you are probably willing to admit that you are not always perfect. This is a good thing to keep in
Health Care Directives-What’s the Difference?
An Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD) is always part of the estate plans I create for clients, regardless of the individual’s age or health status.
Health Care Directives-Part 2
In my last post I discussed three different types of health care directives and promised you two more this week. Here they are: Physicians Orders
More About Guardians
Recently Sarah wrote about choosing a guardian for minor children in the unlikely event that both parents have died, but what happens when one or
Family Meetings
A family meeting can improve our ability to navigate changed circumstances. Common changes that impact families in estate planning are the aging process, health issues,
When It Comes To Estate Plans, Size Doesn’t Matter
There is a common misconception that only wealthy people need estate plans. The reality is that most people need an estate plan, but not everyone
