Tag: power of attorney
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October Is National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Plan While You Can
Did you know that October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month? This is a time dedicated to reminding people that estate planning is not just for the wealthy, the elderly, or people with complicated estates. It is about making sure your wishes are known and that the people you trust can step in when needed.…
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September Is National Preparedness Month: Are Your Important Documents Ready?
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to think beyond emergency kits, evacuation routes, and emergency contacts. Being prepared also means making sure your important legal and personal documents are in order before you need them. We often prepare for the possibility of an earthquake, wildfire, power outage, or other emergency. But what happens if…
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Make-A-Will Month: The Estate Plan Isn’t Finished When the Documents Are Drafted
August is National Make-A-Will Month, a good reminder that estate planning is about more than encouraging people to create a will. For estate planning attorneys, it is also an opportunity to think about what happens after the documents are prepared. Because the work does not really end when the client says, “Everything looks good.” There…
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August Is National Make-A-Will Month: If You Haven’t Started, You’re Not Alone
If you haven’t created an estate plan yet, you’re in good company, but it’s a statistic worth changing. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans don’t have an estate plan in place. That means millions of families could be left making difficult decisions without clear guidance when a loved one becomes incapacitated or passes away. August…