Research tells us that the divorce rate today is around 40% of all American couples. If you add in, however, separated couples this number increases to close to 50%. While completing estate planning for your family when you are divorced seems logical to many...
Elvis Presley famously said, “The truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time but it ain’t going away.” When it comes to thinking about your future and what you need to do to protect yourself and your loved ones, nothing could be closer to the truth. This...
Who would you like to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make them for yourself? How long would you prefer to remain on life support? How would you like any pain to be managed? At what point should healthcare professionals cease providing...
When it’s clear that your area is in the path of an oncoming storm, you need to quickly decide if you are going to leave your home and relocate to a safer area, or stay and ride out the storm. Sometimes, you won’t have a choice. Public safety officials are not...
A durable power of attorney and a health care proxy are two very important estate planning documents. Both allow other people to make decisions for you in the event you are incapacitated. Because the individuals chosen will have to coordinate your care, it is...
