Who do you want to be responsible for your well-being?
A will, power of attorney and health care power of attorney are the key building blocks of your estate plan, according to the Traverse City Record Eagle in “Simple steps to...
ESTATE PLANNING AND THE NEW PARENT by Attorney Erin L. Shea, Esq.
I’m a “new” mother. I have a 2 ½ year old son and 8 month old twin daughters. Each and every day, I worry and plan for what seems like a million different scenarios. Did I remember to order more baby wipes?...
Graduation Over? Time to Consider Legal Documents
You can no longer make medical or financial decisions for your children without proper paperwork.
It is wonderful to bring up the children, make sure they are educated and see that 18th birthday come along. However, it is important to...
Thinking Retirement? Start with a Will
Sometimes even having a will is not enough.
Most people do not want their finances released to the public. However, if they are not careful with their estate plan, their financial world will become an open book, according to...
Planning on Disinheriting a Child? Best to Be Careful!
Where does help become undue influence?
The law is very specific when it comes to disinheriting your child, so it is a good idea to be perfectly clear on your wishes or it can backfire, according to the Santa Cruz...
It Is Hard to Believe but It May Not Be about the Money
Leaving a legacy isn’t always about making a big bequest.
A Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Ave Wave survey came up with some interest information, according to The Voice in “How to leave a legacy no matter how...
Assets Can Be Inherited but When to Receive Them?
If you receive an inheritance, it is wise to consider the impact.
There are many things that can be inherited and one must be careful of the impact on a family’s tax liability, according to the Orange Town News in “Will...
An Online Form Could Cost You More Later
Your estate plan can be simple and straightforward, if your life is. But is it?
If that basic form saved some money for you when it came to estate planning, you can find yourself facing some expensive challenges, if...
10 Documents that Put You on the Road to Adulthood
Don’t procrastinate on some of the larger issues in life.
It is often easy to become wrapped up in the day-to-day issues of everyday life. However, it is important to note that if you don’t plan on what will...
Do You Need Life Insurance Now that Times are Changing?
Whether you want to keep it, depends on the kind of insurance.
People obtain life insurance at a time in their lives when they need protection. However, what happens when the nest becomes empty and you are financially secure?...