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How an Advance Directive for Health Care Will Help You if You’re in a Car Accident
An Advance Directive for Health Care is a scary thing to contemplate. It is the kind of easy form that no one wants to fill out. You have the fundamental right to consent to or refuse your own medical care. Most people guard that right jealously and do not waive it...
Getting Yourself and Your Family Ready for School: One Idea to Help Start Your Family Protection Plan Today
Summer has officially begun, and while many are hurling themselves full-on into summertime fun, you are getting yourself and your minor children ready for the next year of school. If you are a single parent, an aging parent of young children, or anyone with concerns...
Who to Appoint as Temporary Caregiver for your Child
For most parents, a question that might arise is “Who will take care of my child?” and of course, you think there is only one acceptable answer — yourself. In a perfect world, that’s right. In our society, however, anything can happen. You need to have a tough...
It Is Critical to Have Regular Contact with Your Estate Planning Lawyer
When it comes to estate planning, most people would prefer to think about literally anything else. Contemplating your death is not exactly a day at Six Flags. Even if you did the responsible thing and composed a will or formed a living trust, you can be forgiven for...
How a Financial Power of Attorney Keeps Your Assets Protected If You Get Sick
How a Financial Power of Attorney Keeps Your Assets Protected If You Get Sick Everyone gets injured and ill during their lives. Everyone will eventually pass away, maybe even from an injury or illness. During these times of injury or illness, people can...
Who to Trust to Manage your Finances If You Are Sick or Injured
Who to Trust to Manage your Finances If You Are Sick or Injured We are all vulnerable to accident, injury, sudden illness. If you fall ill from an unexpected catastrophic injury or illness that leaves you unable to care for those who depend on you or manage your...
What Responsibilities Should a Financial Power of Attorney Have?
What Responsibilities Should a Financial Power of Attorney Have? There may come a time when you need assistance regarding the financial matters in your life. It is better to make preparations for this time now, while you are still sharp and able to make decisions....
What Is A Limited, General, Springing And Durable Power of Attorney?
What Is A Limited, General, Springing And Durable Power of Attorney? Although many people have heard of the concept of a power of attorney, not as many are aware that there are many different types of powers of attorney (POA). Nor do they understand the difference...
How Often Should I Update My Will and Other Estate Papers?
How Often Should I Update My Will and Other Estate Papers? Some people set up their will and other estate documents and then pretty much forget about them until the time comes to put them into action. This “plan” is never a good idea. The younger you are when you...
Setting Up A Trust and Making Sure It Is Safe When You Are Estranged
Setting Up A Trust and Making Sure It Is Safe When You Are Estranged Betty and her daughter have had problems for years, and they no longer talk. Her daughter is prone to unpredictable behavior and has never been good at money management. Unfortunately for Betty,...