Planning Is Important
“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” We plan to go on vacation. We plan to have [...]
Top Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause more [...]
Conservatorship and a Guardianship?
Often in estate planning, attorneys present the idea of guardianship and/or conservatorship as a bad thing - something to be avoided. In a perfect world, we could [...]
The Costs of Dementia: For the Patient and the Family
A recent report from the Alzheimer's Association states that one in nine Americans age 65 or older currently have Alzheimer's. With the baby boomer generation aging and [...]
Will Having a Revocable Trust Make Your Life Too Complicated?
The simple answer is no. Most trusts drafted by estate planning attorneys are amendable and revocable. The main idea behind having a trust drafted is protection. A [...]
