We are living in what many call the information age. Years ago, it was difficult to find information. Today, the challenge is the opposite. There is so much out there that it becomes hard to know what is accurate, what applies to you, and where to even begin. I see that every day when I sit down with clients.
Read MoreWhen most people think about estate planning, they focus on what happens after they pass away. While that is certainly an important part of the process, it is only one piece of the bigger picture. A well-designed estate plan also answers a critical question many people overlook: what happens if you are still living but unable to make decisions for yourself?
Read MoreAnother issue that comes up more often than people expect is that not all powers of attorney are created equally. Documents pulled from the internet or created without proper legal guidance often fail when they are actually needed. Financial institutions may reject them. Healthcare providers may question them. Government agencies may not recognize them.
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