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Setting aside money for someone to care for your pets after you’re gone is not only for the rich and famous. Creating an estate plan that includes your pet should […]

A power of attorney, or POA, can be a helpful estate planning tool if used properly.  Understanding what the purpose of a POA is, as well as the limitations, will […]

American legend Dick Clark died at the age of 82 this week. Clark suffered a heart attack following a medical procedure on April 18th. It would be difficult to find […]

When you lose a parent, it can be one of the most emotional times of your life.  Despite the grief, there will be estate administration matters that must be addressed.  If a decedent […]

Most of us assume that anyone worth millions of dollars would certainly go to the trouble of creating a comprehensive estate plan, or at the very minimum a Last Will […]

Have you considered who would manage your financial afffairs if you became incapacitated?  Married couples are sometimes under the impression that their spouse will automatically be given access to all the assets.  This may […]

In many cases, you will know if someone has nominated you as executor in their Last Will and Testament because they will have discussed the appointment with you. Sometimes, however, a […]

Unfortunately, stories of Marines returning home from combat are not uncommon. Likewise, stories of dog owners who form a bond with their pet are also not uncommon. A story, however, […]

A comprehensive estate plan that was well prepared will include a funeral plan. By creating a funeral plan you will spare your loved ones additional grief and ensure that your wishes are carried out. Once […]

Each estate plan is as individual as the person who creates the plan. Having said that, one of the most common components to an estate plan is life insurance. Whether […]

Once the world began to get over the shock of the death of music legend and golden girl Whitney Houston, reports began to surface that there was trouble brewing with […]

We all leave behind a legacy when we die -- what your legacy is depends on how much time and effort you put into creating it prior to your death. […]

The voice behind the famous song I Will Always Love You, was found dead of unknown causes in the bathtub of her hotel room just hours before the Grammy Awards. […]

Today, divorce is commonplace.  Various studies conclude that just over 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce.   It is also estimated that the divorce rate is around 60% for […]

A trust is often used as an estate planning tool in order to accomplish a variety of goals. At its most basic, a trust consists of a grantor (sometimes called […]

There are various outlets available for bare bones estate planning documents. Some contend that estate planning is as simple as filling in the blanks. Obviously, there are many reasons why one document […]

When you create a trust, one of the most important decisions you must make is who to appoint to succeed you as your trustee. Although each trust is unique, there are […]

Owning a dog is rewarding in a number of different ways, and for seniors a dog could provide a very welcome companion at a time when loneliness can be an […]