Taking Over Your Parent’s Finances? What You’ll Need to do First
April 27th, 2018
The thought of taking over your parent’s finances can be overwhelming and create a lot of stress. As a result of that stress, it may be difficult to formulate a plan to move forward. But you don’t have to do it alone. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to get started — and establish a […]
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12 Savvy Ways to Help You Start the Estate Planning Conversation with a Parent
April 20th, 2018
For your entire life, your parents have stressed to you the importance of being prepared and planning ahead. Now, it may be your turn to offer them that same guidance. This is especially the case if they haven’t completed the estate planning process. There may be several reasons aging parents haven’t yet tackled this critical […]
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Guardianship of a Parent: When and How to Get It
April 13th, 2018
“Should I seek guardianship over my parent?” This is not an easy question, but it is one you may have to face in the future. Answering it confidently requires a great deal of thought, planning and consideration. Are your parents capable of making sound decisions? Are you prepared to deal with the legal process and […]
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What is the Difference Between a Will and a Living Will?
April 4th, 2018
There are two primary types of wills, and while they sound similar, they are very different. They are: A last will and testament (commonly referred to simply as a “will”). A living will (also referred to as an “advance directive). It can be very easy to confuse these two legal documents if you’re not completely […]
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