Month: April 2021

Last week we introduced the Will, identified what it is and why every adult should have one.  This week we will discuss what assets are controlled by a Will and the importance of asset titling. A common misconception about Wills is that your Will controls the...

A Will, formally called a “Last Will and Testament”, is probably the most well-known estate planning document.  Most people know that a Will is the document where you designate in writing your wishes for how your assets should be distributed upon your death.  Your...

Most of us have heard the term “power of attorney” and understand generally what that means. Put simply, a power of attorney is a legal document where you can choose the people you want to have the authority to make financial related decisions for you when you no...

What exactly is an advance directive?  In the simplest of terms, an advance directive is your way of retaining some control over decisions about your health care even after you no longer have the mental or physical capacity to do so.  This is accomplished by...