If you are planning a “me time’’ getaway this Fall now that the kiddos are back in school, having a sudden debilitating injury is probably the last thing on your mind. You are dreaming of palm trees and margaritas, not full body traction! That is fine — you should enjoy yourself during your well-deserved getaway. However,…
Many people do not have an estate plan if they become catastrophically injured. This is particularly true of those who are relatively young and free of health concerns. For some, perhaps most, the gamble may pay off. A person may stay healthy long enough for their children to become independent adults. But until this is…
An Advance Directive for Health Care is a scary thing to contemplate. It is the kind of easy form that no one wants to fill out. You have the fundamental right to consent to or refuse your own medical care. Most people guard that right jealously and do not waive it lightly. Still, accidents happen.…
Summer has officially begun, and while many are hurling themselves full-on into summertime fun, you are getting yourself and your minor children ready for the next year of school. If you are a single parent, an aging parent of young children, or anyone with concerns about their ability to care for those who depend on you…
For most parents, a question that might arise is “Who will take care of my child?” and of course, you think there is only one acceptable answer — yourself. In a perfect world, that’s right. In our society, however, anything can happen. You need to have a tough conversation with a professional about who might…
When it comes to estate planning, most people would prefer to think about literally anything else. Contemplating your death is not exactly a day at Six Flags. Even if you did the responsible thing and composed a will or formed a living trust, you can be forgiven for not wanting to revisit it on a…
How a Financial Power of Attorney Keeps Your Assets Protected If You Get Sick Everyone gets injured and ill during their lives. Everyone will eventually pass away, maybe even from an injury or illness. During these times of injury or illness, people can and do lose the ability to speak for themselves or become incapacitated…
Who to Trust to Manage your Finances If You Are Sick or Injured We are all vulnerable to accident, injury, sudden illness. If you fall ill from an unexpected catastrophic injury or illness that leaves you unable to care for those who depend on you or manage your financial affairs, who would you turn to…
What Responsibilities Should a Financial Power of Attorney Have? There may come a time when you need assistance regarding the financial matters in your life. It is better to make preparations for this time now, while you are still sharp and able to make decisions. This is the perfect time to consider finding someone you…
What Is A Limited, General, Springing And Durable Power of Attorney? Although many people have heard of the concept of a power of attorney, not as many are aware that there are many different types of powers of attorney (POA). Nor do they understand the difference between the POA’s. When we talk about a power…