There are few things as important as your estate plan when it comes to your legacy and what you've worked for all your life. Throughout your life, you may have been the voice of reason and you may have doled out financial help now and then for loved ones who were not...
Month: July 2016
A matter of when, not if
We all die, there is no getting around that fact, no matter how healthy our lifestyle or how lucky we are on a genetic front. Some of us go early with a tragically short lifespan and others outlive children and grandchildren. So the matter of a will is relevant and...
When your future is uncertain
When you get the news in no uncertain terms that your health is failing and you may not be here a year from now, you may feel that there is much left to do and much left to leave. You know the old adage "you can't take it with you when you go," but you have a lifetime...
Is a durable power of attorney binding?
If you have a debilitating illness that leaves little doubt about the end of your life and how it will be spent, you may be actively looking into your options and what your durable power of attorney can do once they are appointed. Your durable power of attorney is a...
Can I be held accountable for errors as a trustee?
When you agree to become a trustee, you are making a big commitment. There are repercussions if you do not fulfill the job requirements as laid out in the trust. Because, as a trustee, you risk being held personally liable to the beneficiaries of the will or trust in...
