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Estate planning has not always kept up with the pace of change as our lives have expanded into the digital sphere. Whether you are an estate planning attorney or just get asked about random legal topics by your Uncle Eddie, you should know how to plan for sunsetting a person’s social media life after their …
What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts After Your Death?Read More
It may sound like a bargain to create a will or a trust online. But if you make a mistake, it will probably not be discovered until after your death – when it’s far too late to fix it. And a will is only one of the essential estate planning documents a trusted attorney can assist …
Sometimes, making choices is difficult, either because we have insufficient information, or because we don’t want to have to choose between competing interests. Estate planning is one of those situations when failing to make a choice can result in unintended, negative consequences. For example, if you fail to make the choice to have a will …
Choices, Choices: Estate Planning & Creating a WillRead More
It doesn’t take much explanation. We live in an unpredictable world. The COVID-19 pandemic is just one reason we don’t know what is going to happen today, tomorrow or in the future. It is not fun to talk about – I know. But it is important. What will happen to your family, partner or kids …
If you have recently lost a family member to COVID-19 and paid their funeral expenses, you may be eligible to receive up to $9,000 of reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Who is eligible? The death must have occurred in the U.S., its territories, or the District of Columbia after January 20, 2020. …
If you have a collection of coins, art, stamps or other fine items, those valuables need to be priority in case something should happen to you. Specifically addressing your collection in your estate plan will provide peace of mind and offer your personal representative direction. The following steps should be taken into consideration and will …
Coins, Art & Collectables: Estate Planning Tips for CollectorsRead More
Everyone should have a durable health care power of attorney in place and a living will. The COVID-19 pandemic makes me anxious and when I’m anxious, I need to channel that anxiety into action. You probably do, too. Your first action, of course, should be to follow the advice of public health professionals. Diligently wash your …
According to Congressional Research Service, some 43 million Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities. Many of the individuals are or will receive means tested public benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 housing, and benefits under federal and state programs. A critical piece to ensuring eligibility or continuing receipt of benefits is …
Estate Planning For Parents of a Child With Special NeedsRead More
