Your estate plan is your business. From your choice of who you want to serve as your power of attorney in the event of a debilitating accident to how you wish your assets to be distributed upon your death, the details of your estate plan are yours to determine. With...
Year: 2023
Do your loved ones know your wishes about an anatomical gift?
What happens to someone's body after their death can have profound implications for their family members. Burials are often expensive, but they at least provide a location for those struggling with their grief to visit and remember someone. Cremation can also give...
Do you need a financial power of attorney?
Many people think estate planning only has to do with passing assets down to your beneficiaries. This isn’t the case. You can also set up your plan for what will happen if you’re incapacitated. One component of this is designating a power of attorney for your...
2 questions to ask when appointing a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is an extremely crucial part of the estate planning process. This legal document plans for your incapacity or inability to make vital decisions on your own. If you were to become gravely ill, lose consciousness following a car wreck or slide into a...
Understanding probate and how to avoid it
When you die, your estate will go through probate. This court-controlled process is used to validate your will and ensure it is executed based on your wishes. When described in this way, probate seems simple. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and there are...