Summer Travel Tips In Case of Emergency

Summer is the time of year when kids get to enjoy time off from the demands of school. Often this involves trips with their family, but sometimes kids also have the benefit of travelling with friends of their own, without their parents. In other cases, parents have the opportunity for time away for themselves, a […]

Why Do I Need a Will? 4 Reasons you Should Stop Procrastinating Today

Let’s face it:  death is scary. And talking about death seems to make it even scarier, so most people avoid the topic altogether. What many don’t realize is that procrastination in talking about this uncomfortable issue will create added stress and complication for loved ones already distraught and grieving. To help you and your family, […]

Should I have a Healthcare Power of Attorney or Living Will?

Healthcare powers of attorney and advance directives are created by statute. Similar to durable powers of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney is a document in which you (the principal) designate an agent (the healthcare attorney-in-fact) to make healthcare decisions when you are incapacitated or unable to communicate those decisions on your own. Importantly, your durable power […]

What is a Durable Power of Attorney? Do I need one?

Trusts can often be the companion piece to a will in your estate plan, but since the topic of trusts can be so broad, there will be comments posted on them at a later time. Today, I want to talk about durable powers of attorney. In its simplest form, a power of attorney is a document in […]