May 20, 2024 | Death, Estate Planning, Family
Let’s look at the practical aspects and discuss what each digital platform allows or requires. Facebook. Facebook offers two options for accounts of deceased users: either close the account permanently or convert it into a memorial account where loved ones can share...
May 13, 2024 | Children, Cryptocurrency, Estate Planning, Family
Cryptocurrency, also called “crypto,” is in essence virtual money that can be used to buy goods and services. It can also be traded for profit, much like stocks. However, unlike the dollars in your wallet, crypto exists only in the digital world. The crypto universe...
May 6, 2024 | Children, Estate Planning, Family, Trust, Wills
Trusts and wills, and other documents that all adults should have in place, like a health care directive and power of attorney, are legal documents with legal consequences. They contain lots of legal language. Even if you think you understand the words, you likely...
Apr 29, 2024 | Blended Family, Children, Death, Estate Planning, Family
In this article, we’ll focus on one of the types of families that’s common in our modern culture: the blended family. The Unique Dynamics At Play in Blended Families A “blended family” comes into being when parents divorce and at least one remarries. While everyone...
Apr 22, 2024 | Death, Estate Planning, Family
To better understand how a lack of planning can leave you and your partner out in the rain, let’s look closer at these important areas that are affected when a relationship ends. 1. Property Ownership Let’s say you and your partner purchase a home and other...
Apr 15, 2024 | Estate Planning, Family, Power of Attorney, Trust, Wills
As they gracefully navigate their golden years, ensuring their peace of mind (and yours!) becomes a top priority. The starting place is open conversation and a power trio of estate planning tools: the general power of attorney, the power of attorney for healthcare...