Why an Estate Plan Should Be A Part Of Your Hurricane Preparedness Plan
When you think hurricanes, you think Estate Planning, right? Oh wait, I guess that’s just me. Hurricanes bring about destruction, loss of power, short supply, and, well, I can’t help but compare this to a heavily litigated Probate or Guardianship case. When an estate that does not have an effective plan falls into Probate, or […]
Durable Financial Power of Attorney: How It Works
A durable power of attorney for finances — or financial power of attorney — is a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to arrange for someone to manage your finances if you become incapacitated (unable to make decisions for yourself). A financial power of attorney is a good document to make for yourself, but it can […]
On the Spot: Damian Alberti with Countywide Autoglass
Hi Damian… what brings you around? You asked me to. 🙂 Tell me what you do and what you can do for my clients? Well, let’s say you have a contested probate between siblings, and one of those siblings throws a brick at the other one’s car… I can help them fix their windshield […]
Making Final Arrangements When You’re Terminally Ill
Writtten by: Craig Meadows, Guest Writer There are many decisions to make upon learning you have a terminal illness, not the least of which are your end-of-life arrangements. From how you want end-of-life medical care handled to how you’ll provide for children after you’re gone, there’s a lot to consider as you face your final […]
How do I create an Estate Plan?
Many potential clients, acquaintances and friends (sometimes fearfully) ask me how do they create an estate plan? Like many things, the unknown is most times the scariest part of undertaking a large project like an Estate Plan. The most important part of what I do is take the burden off of their shoulders and create […]
The Smart Way to Assess and Plan for Your Long-Term Care Needs
If you live to be 65, the chances that you will need some sort of long-term care at some point is about 68 percent, and if you do need long-term care, you’ll probably need it for about three years. This may surprise you, as you may think of long-term care as just a lengthy stay […]
An Amazing Three Years
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]About three years ago, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. With a five-month old in tow, in the middle of complete house remodel, and an empty client list, I decided to open my own practice… and it was one of the best choices I have ever made. Not only did it […]
When Should You Revise Your Will?
Congratulations!! You’ve prepared yourself and your family for the future. Creating a Last Will and Testament (preferably in conjunction with a Revocable Trust and Advanced Directives) is a huge accomplishment. But even if you already have an estate plan, you’ll want to examine these documents periodically to make sure they continue to reflect your wishes. […]
Enjoy Your Golden Years with Less
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Image via Pixabay Ever look around your home and feel like you have too much stuff? The kids leave stuff in their old rooms that they’ll never use again, you hold on to clothes that haven’t been your style in years, and the amount of gifts, trinkets, and souvenirs you own may be getting in […]
Alzheimer’s can happen to you
53. Fifty. Three. That’s how old country singer, Jay Allen’s, mother is. She is currently dealing with the early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. See the beautiful video below of the song he wrote and dedicated to his mother aptly titled, “Blank Stares,” on stage at the Dubuque County Fair. Did you know that the youngest […]