Bahá’í Estate Planning Considerations
Bahá’í estate planning, like estate planning for many of the world’s major religions, must be undertaken with a careful eye on sacred law and customs. For those unfamiliar with the …
Myths and Frequently Asked Questions: Estate Planning for First Responders
Myth 1: I can do estate planning any time. I do not need to worry about it right now. Tragedy can strike at any time. Putting your life on the …
Estate Planning Checklist to Facilitate Multigenerational Wealth Transfers
Studies estimate that 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90 percent by the end of the third generation. To help your …
What if I Can Find Only Photocopies or Digital Copies of My Estate Planning Documents?
If you were to ask attorneys across the country how often they get phone calls like the following, the answer (“Very frequently”) may surprise you. The phone call might go …
Estate Planning Considerations for Incarcerated Individuals
If you are preparing for or are currently incarcerated, the future may be uncertain right now. Proper estate planning may ease some of the worries you are facing. Regardless of …
Deeper Dive into Advance Healthcare Directives
When it comes to your healthcare, especially during these uncertain times, you need to ensure that two estate planning documents in particular are up to date. The first is your …
Important Things Your Agent Under a Medical Power of Attorney Needs to Know
Even if you are currently the picture of good health, you may suddenly become too ill to make healthcare decisions for yourself or become unconscious after an accident, needing someone …
Medical directives in the time of COVID-19
Thankfully, for the great majority of people who have contracted COVID-19, the symptoms appear to be relatively mild. But some people are falling ill for months, and many of those …