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You and Your Husband’s Estate Planning Needs: You May Outlive Him
In many families, the traditional role was for the husband to take care of insurance, retirement plans, estate issues and the like. For many, it is now the norm now that both parents, or spouses, take on equal responsibility for finances, planning, and care. And...
Women, Estate Planning and Military – What They Have in Common
Military professionals often have to face the prospect of austere training environments, combat, overseas deployment, and unconventional missions. Because of these risks, the need to have something substantial for family members who are left behind is...
How an Advance Directive for Healthcare Will Help If You’re Injured on Vacation
If you are planning a “me time’’ getaway this Fall now that the kiddos are back in school, having a sudden debilitating injury is probably the last thing on your mind. You are dreaming of palm trees and margaritas, not full body traction! That is fine — you should...
Who Will Make Your Healthcare Decisions if You’re Catastrophically Injured?
Many people do not have an estate plan if they become catastrophically injured. This is particularly true of those who are relatively young and free of health concerns. For some, perhaps most, the gamble may pay off. A person may stay healthy long enough for their...
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...