Most adoptions involve minor children. Arrange for someone to care for the new child if something happens to you. Appoint a guardian, i.e., a caregiver, in your will. This person will act as your child’s parent if you become disabled or die.
Category Archives: Life Changes
Assets, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Life Changes, Taxes, Trusts, Uncategorized
Who’s on Your Team?
12
Nov
Nov
If you are an individual with a high net worth, financial planning often moves beyond retirement planning to laying the foundation for multigenerational wealth transfer or achieving philanthropic objectives.
20
Sep
Sep
Last week, we began a two-part series about designating beneficiaries for your life insurance policy. Click here to read that post. Here is part 2. Protection against your creditors.
Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Life Changes
Include College Kids Estate Planning Preparation
06
Sep
Sep
College Estate Planning Prep You may have been running around for weeks, getting your new college student off to school. It’s exhilarating, and your heart likely is bursting at the seams. You’re probably prouder than words can express, but you’re also a little afraid, too. How can you make sure your kid is going to […]
Assets, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Life Changes, Trusts, Wills
Avoid Estate Planning Procrastination
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Aug
Aug
Don’t Procrastinate: Talk with Your Family and Your Estate Planning Attorney Today There’s no perfect time to broach the subject of estate planning with your family. We all know that everyone passes away eventually, but many of us often want to conveniently forget that reality. You face a decision. Take the initiative to start a family […]
Assets, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Life Changes, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
3 Asset Protection Tips
21
Jun
Jun
People mistakenly believe that asset protection only matters for wealthy families or professionals in high-risk occupations. But this is not the case. Anyone can be sued as a result of a car accident, foreclosure, unpaid medical bills, or tenant injury. A monetary judgment against you could decimate your finances. What Is Asset Protection Planning? Asset […]
Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Care, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Life Changes, Trusts, Wills
Three Legal Things to Do After a Scary Health Diagnosis
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Mar
Mar
A scary health diagnosis causes emotional and logistical challenges. For instance, how can you take care of your family if something happens which causes physical incapacitation? In addition to working closely with your medical providers, consider taking these three legal tips: Make sure your Estate Plan is up to date. Are you among the 42 […]
Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Life Changes, Probate, Trusts, Wills
10 Estate Plan Mistakes
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Feb
Feb
Have you created a trust or will? If not, now is the time to do so! And, if so, did you work with an established estate planning attorney to set it up or did you DIY? Either way, review the following caveats to see if any apply to your plan. Review the list to make […]
Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Estates, Glendora, Life Changes, Retirement, Trusts
Five Estate Plan Considerations
08
Feb
Feb
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 […]
Elder Law, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Life Changes, Trusts
3 Estate Planning Secrets the Wealthy Use
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Jan
Jan
Strategies to Enhance Your Success Estate planning is complex and continually evolves. Affluent families, aka “early adopters,” embrace the newest and best estate planning strategies. Work with us to benefit from the same estate planning strategies that affluent families do. Here are a few techniques we recommend: