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Every adult should have a durable power of attorney for health care, identifying someone to make health care decisions when they are unable to communicate their wishes. This party is called a health care proxy, and they typically make tough and quick decisions. You...
Preparing your will early on can have crucial advantages for you and your loved ones. It allows you to leave clear instructions on how you want your assets to be inherited after you pass on. However, estate planning is more than just a one-and-done process. As your...
Common myths can lead people to misunderstand complex laws and not make an estate plan. This can lead to a lot of difficulties for family members and loved ones as they try to manage a decedent's assets. If you want to learn more about estate planning, here are a few...
You’re planning for your future and the future of your estate. One of the best ways to do this is by creating an estate plan. A drafted estate plan can help your family and friends know your final intentions. The main document in your estate plan is a will, which can...
Once you make an estate plan, you must remember that it can go out of date. While it won’t expire, changes in your circumstances could mean it no longer works. If that is the case and you do not update it before you die, it could create delays and confusion for those...
If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, or if you are considering leaving an inheritance to a person who is currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, you need to know exactly how these additional ‘assets’ will impact eligibility. You’ve probably wondered how does inheritance affect social security disability benefits?In some cases, the inheritance will not affect eligibility. However, in…