Estate Planning

There may come a time in life when you need critical medical treatment. If you are able to when that happens, you can discuss the options with the doctors yourself and choose the one you prefer. If, however, you are unable to, such as if you are in a coma, then it...

Estate planning is often thought of as a task that is completed once and then set aside. In reality, life rarely stays the same for long, and plans made years ago may no longer reflect current circumstances. Major milestones and unexpected events can reshape...

A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is something that a person may put on file if they know they do not want to be resuscitated if their heart stops beating or they stop breathing. Generally, this is just in reference to the use of CPR. They are telling doctors and other...

One of the biggest estate planning concerns isn’t simply passing down assets. It’s making sure loved ones are financially secure for years to come. A lot can happen when you’re gone, and the wealth you leave behind could be mismanaged or fail to provide lasting...

Having an estate plan is one thing. Updating it is another. Many people forget this step and pass away, leaving their family with an outdated estate plan that was written years or even decades earlier. So when should you update your plan? One option is to review it...

After you pass away, your estate executor is the person in charge of administering your estate. Ideally, you will draft a will and leave other estate planning documents so they know what you want to be done with your assets. It is their responsibility to adhere to...

Planning for incapacitation is about taking control before life forces your hand. It’s not just for the elderly or seriously ill. You never know when an accident, sudden illness or other unexpected events could leave you unable to make decisions about your personal...

If you have just had a child and you have decided to write a will, it is probably because you are thinking about your child’s future. On one hand, you need to set up a way to leave assets to the child if you pass away unexpectedly. But you may also be looking into...

Understandably, co-parents are often compelled to grapple with certain estate planning decisions that look different from those of married parents of shared minor or otherwise dependent children. Co-parents’ legal and financial ties are structured around parenting...

It’s well known that family secrets often cause problems. Despite this, many people are still incredibly secretive about their estate plans with their family. They don’t see anything wrong with it and probably never dream that it could cause problems for their loved...