Estate Planning for Alzheimer’s Patients: Key Considerations
Alzheimer’s disease causes cognitive impairment, difficulty caring for oneself and, ultimately, death. It’s also very common. According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s disease likely impacts more than 5.5 million Americans. The symptoms and outcomes of...
Estate Planning for Blended Families – Five Tips for Success
Estate planning for blended families can be quite challenging and can make spouses wish they had signed a premarital agreement to address these concerns prior to getting married. For example, if a woman with two children marries a wealthy man with two children of his...
Are You Making These Four Common Estate Planning Mistakes?
Most estate planning mistakes tend to fall into one of several categories. Every estate plan has unique features, but the same problems and mistakes recur. Each of the classic mistakes is avoidable. With an awareness of some of the potential pitfalls, you can save...
Legal Documents to Consider When Your Child Turns 18
A child’s 18th birthday is momentous. Your child can register to vote, serve on a jury, marry without parental consent, and own property without a named conservator. At 18, your child may also apply for a credit card and decide to spend spring break in Florida with...