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More Estate Planning Tips: Part 2

Estate Planning Attorney at Desk

Make sure that your family members have proper medical powers of attorney and advance directives in place. These documents contain their wishes about how they would like their medical care to be handled if they are not able to make decisions for themselves.

Living Probate

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If you become incapacitated, who is going to take care of you? As difficult as it may be, face facts. If you become incapacitated, you will not be able to make medical decisions for yourself. What’s more, you won’t be able to manage day-to-day-today affairs. This would be sad no matter what. But, if you […]

Do You Need a Will or Trust?

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The short answer? Yes; you need a will or trust! In fact, everyone needs a will, trust, or both to ensure their legacy is passed on in the way you intend. Most people feel strongly about the way they would want to provide for their children, spouse, and family members. And in the case of […]

Five Estate Plan Considerations

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Due to life changes, maintaining estate plans can overwhelm most people. And let’s face it. Calling your estate planning attorney may not immediately occur to you when you’re faced with change. For example, a significant shift in income, investments, or employment. Nevertheless, consulting with us will help maintain your legal health. These five events should […]

End the Year Trust-Based Estate Planning

Trust Based Estate Planning Glendora Upland Skvarna Law

Trust-Based Estate Planning As you know, tax returns for 2017 were due on October 15, 2018. The end of the year is quickly approaching. So, maybe you’re ahead of the game and have already started gathering data to file for 2018? But if you live in the real world like the rest of us, you […]

Start Thinking about 2018 Taxes

Tax Documentation 2018

Believe it or not, the end of the year is rapidly approaching. So, now is the time to take a moment and start preparing your year-end tax planning for 2018. This is extra important this tax year because of the changes to the tax law which became effective in 2018. As a result, your taxes […]

Fall Estate Planning Checklist

Estate Planning Taxes 2019

With several months left before the new year, fall is the perfect time to review your estate planning affairs. Below is a checklist to ensure your planning meets your needs and is up-to-date: When did you last update your Power of Attorney (POA)? A valuable legal document, no matter what the circumstance A POA is […]

Your 3-Step Guide to Creating an Informed Estate Plan

Planning for the Financial Future of a Troubled Adult Child  Are you concerned about any of your adult children? A well-executed estate plan can pose extra challenges for families with adult children struggling with addiction, marital issues, or irresponsibility with money. The last thing you want is for your wealth to end up having a […]

10 Estate Planning Tips for Furry Family Members

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In Honor of National Dog Day, 10 Crucial Insights for Protecting Furry Family Members Americans love pets. In fact, the American Pet Products Association estimates that in 2017, pet owners spent more than $69 billion on their dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and other domestic animals. The money spent isn’t just for pampering the pets. It also […]

Estate Planning: Why You Should Save for Retirement

According to a recent a report by Bankrate, 20 percent of Americans are not saving for their day-to day lives, let alone retirement. This, despite the fact unemployment is low and wages are increasing. With so many workers failing to set aside cash, many will face shortfalls of operational cash in the event of an […]