Tag: Estate Plan

A Guide to Online Notaries

Through the wonderful magic of technology, you no longer have to physically be with someone to officially notarize a document. However, you may have many questions regarding how this works and what you would have to do.  What is a Notary, and When Do You Need One? To begin with, what is a notary, and […]

Disaster Preparedness this Summer Break

Disaster intrudes into our lives without any warning in most instances. Therefore, being prepared and protecting yourself and your family is critical.

POD and TOD Account Disadvantages

What are POD and TODs? They are an increasingly popular method of providing for the distribution of financial accounts at your death. They are helpful in certain situations; however, there are critical limitations and risks associated with using them.

Health Care Power of Attorney and Kids

Is it necessary for your children to have a Health Care Power of Attorney document? The short answer is- Maybe

A Chicago Cop, George Halas, and Prince

What could those three people possibly have in common? Horrendous estate planning.

Know Your Health Care Rights

We have all experienced the health care system. Honestly, can you say you are looking forward to your next experience? Part of it is the uncertainty of what we will find out. However, most of our anxiety and frustration is about the feeling we are not in control. Well, you can be, and you have the right to be in total control of your health and your care.

Have Your Beneficiaries Been Reviewed Lately?

There are various reasons why your listed beneficiaries might not fit your current intentions. It can also prove costly because of circumstances beyond your control.

6 Estate Planning Myths

We are all guilty of putting something off to a later date. And if there is one thing that is very high on that list, it is taking care of our estate planning. Often, we just don’t want to think about our death and most of our lives; we don’t consider our mortality. But none […]

Your Fall Planning Checklist

There are certain times of the year and certain times in your life when you should take a step back and organize. Under ordinary circumstances, fall is one of those times.

Steps to Take After the Death of a Family Member

Death can preoccupy us during the COVID-19 crisis. There can be some good in that if we finally take care of our estate plan. Having a current estate plan makes all the difference for our family when the time comes. And when we do what is necessary, we can get on with the business of […]