Monthly Archives: November 2011
What Kind of Support Will You Have During Your Retirement?
Planning your retirement can seem fairly easy at first. As long as you’re careful to live within your means retirement can be a time of freedom, and the ability to explore interests you didn’t have time for before. But as this article in U.S. News and World Report reminds us, that freedom can eventually… Read More »
5 Things To Discuss With Your Doctor On Your Next Visit
Ensuring you get the medical care you want in an emergency is a team effort which includes your attorney, your doctor, your healthcare agent, and your family and loved ones. But none of these people can be part of the team if they are unaware of your preferences. Here are five things to discuss… Read More »
Estate Planning with a Chronic or Terminal Disease
We mention often on our blog that each family will have unique circumstances and unique estate planning needs—this is especially true of families in which one member has a chronic or terminal disease such as cancer, diabetes, or, as mentioned in this article in Forbes, multiple sclerosis. For most people, the documents in their… Read More »
Mom Needs In-Home Care. Should I Employ One Myself or Through An Agency?
Most seniors want to avoid going to an assisted living facility or nursing home for as long as possible. One way to accomplish this is to hire a caregiver who can provide for your family members needs in the home. The two main ways to hire a caregiver are directly or through a home… Read More »
Charitable Giving Through Legacy Planning
Most of our readers and clients are concerned about more than just making a will or trust; they want to leave a legacy which reflects their values and beliefs. One popular way to do this is to make charitable giving a part of your estate plan; but you don’t have to wait until the… Read More »