Monthly Archives: November 2011

Power of Attorney

In the event that you are unable to care for your own financial affairs due to age or incapacity, a power of attorney assigns your financial decision making to your “agent” or “attorney in fact.”  Not be mistaken with an … Continue reading

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Why have a Living Will, Advance Medical Directive, Healthcare Proxy, or Medical Power of Attorney

A living will, advance medical directive, healthcare proxy, and medical power of attorney are all different legal methods that allow you to make future medical decisions today. These methods come into effect if you are unable make your own medical … Continue reading

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The Benefits of a Will

A will is a document that provides instructions on how you want your assets distributed. If you do not have a will or other testamentary instrument, then the state will determine how your assets are distributed based on its intestacy … Continue reading

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Evaluate Your Assets and Goals to Determine What Estate Plan is Best for You

Estate planning is often a task that people do not look forward to because it forces them to consider their own mortality and incapacity.  But you should embrace the estate planning process because it allows you to ensure that your … Continue reading

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Great WSJ Article On The Importance Of Estate Planning

With today’s economic climate in constant turmoil, it is important for people to take control of their finances as much as possible.  You can take control by setting up an estate plan, which among other things helps you plan how … Continue reading

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