Because of the financial considerations of continuing care, planning a move even years into the future, should be part of the estate planning process early on.
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For Elderly Parents, Move Management Begins With “the Talk”
Moving a parent from home into a facility is a sensitive issue, beginning with a very open family “talk”.
Developmental Milestones in Estate Planning
Developmental milestones are behaviors and physical skills seen as children develop These signs of development are followed by parents and by healthcare professionals. In the same way, estate plans need to be updated as we age and our needs and preferences change, and as family changes occur.
Being Prepared for “No Matter What” Contingencies
We have trouble facing up to the possibility that an illness or disability might make us unable to manage our own affairs. Healthcare directives are a vital part of any estate plan.
Putting Your Affairs in Order Takes a Team
Putting your affairs in order truly requires a number of different people, from your homeowners’ insurance agent to your tax advisor, property inventory specialist, and family members.
Does Your Estate Plan Cover a Pandemic?
On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) gave name to the disease-causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus disease 2019 shortly after became known by its abbreviation, CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 for the year...
Is Equality the Best Policy in Estate Planning?
Should all children be treated the same in an estate plan? Not everyone agrees whether that should be the case. If you are going to create an imbalance, talk over that decision with your children now, is the advice.
Estate Planning for Millennials
Millennials are receptive to a different set of recommendations when it comes to estate planning, and they have particular vulnerabilities and needs.
What is an Advance Directive?
Kevin stands at the door of Winnie’s nursing home room, tears streaming down his face. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Winnie couldn’t express her wishes due to advanced dementia,...
Leaving a Legacy With a Values Imprint
“For many, passing along religious beliefs and values to the next generation is just as important as passing along financial wealth and tangible assets,” South Carolina attorney Bobby Sawyer wisely observes. We agree. In fact, our attorneys at Geyer Law find our...