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Cryptocurrency Adds a New (and more complex) Dimension to Your Estate Plan
The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies creates challenges for planning how those assets will be handled, after the owner passes away.
Continue readingWhy Your Estate Plan May Not Work the Way You Think
There are a variety of things that can make your estate plan less effective and not accomplish what you think it will. However, some things happen more often than others.
Continue readingHow Does Medicare Advantage Affect the Quality of Your Nursing Home?
A recent study suggests that Medicare Advantage enrollees are more likely to go to lower quality nursing homes, than people enrolled in traditional Medicare.
Continue readingThere are “Legal” Ways to Eliminate Disputes and Keep Family Harmony
If you know that your family is likely to fight over your estate, you can limit the fight greatly, by using a trust instead of a will.
Continue readingWho Knows About Your Advanced Medical Directives?
If you have a health care power of attorney and living will, you should make sure that someone you trust knows where to find them.
Continue readingEstate Sales Don’t Always Work the Way You Plan
Estate sales are increasingly popular ways to get rid of unwanted items of personal property from an estate. But sometimes there are surprises.
Continue readingA “Trust” is Not Always the Right Answer
Getting a trust for an estate plan is often presented as something that everyone should do. However, trusts are not always needed and have some drawbacks of their own.
Continue readingThe Rise of Popularity of “Green Burials” Shouldn’t be Surprising
Some people would prefer to forgo traditional funeral options, in favor of more environmentally friendly ones…and now there are several options.
Continue reading7 Important Reasons Why You Need A Will and Estate Plan
Many people think that they do not have a need for a will. Often times they are surprised that they really do need a will in place to do what it is they truly want.
Continue readingWills and Estate Plans Need Regular Updating to Deliver Your Wishes
If you created a will over a decade ago, you should probably go to an estate planning attorney again and get it updated.
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