Tag Archives: durable power of attorney
Tips for Discussing Medical and Financial Issues with Your Aging Parents
Your parents are getting on in age, but you don’t have a clear idea if there is a plan in place for their care. It is a difficult topic to broach; no one wants to talk about death and the financial realities that come with aging. Instead of having a proactive conversation with your… Read More »
9 Tax Prep Questions That Will Help Organize Your Estate Plan, Too
It’s the start of a new year, which can only mean one thing: time to start your tax prep. This tax season comes with dramatic changes to the Internal Revenue Code, and this year’s April 17th IRS filing deadline is just around the corner. Soon you’ll be receiving tax forms, such as your W-2… Read More »
Attention Parents: Make Sure You Can Be a Parent to Your College-Aged Child in an Emergency!
With the new school year rapidly approaching and every parent knows that preparing to send their son or daughter to college is one of the most exciting and nerve-wrecking period in raising a child! You’ll worry whether they will eat properly, study enough, get good grades, or get enough sleep. While we can’t help… Read More »
Lifetime Planning vs. Deathtime Planning (and why you need both)
There is a misconception among the general public that “estate planning” is only for the wealthy. According to a March 2017 survey by Caring.com, six out of ten Americans have no will or any other kind of estate plan in place. Many said they’d get around to it, eventually. When they’re old. (The survey… Read More »