There is more to estate planning than disposing of your assets after your death. Planning for your incapacity is just as important. Read on to learn more about how incapacity planning can save you and your loved ones' anxiety. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Planning for Incapacity
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 5: How
People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the fifth in a series of articles addressing those questions. This fifth article addresses “how” to do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 5: How … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 5: How
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 6: Why
People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the sixth in a series of articles addressing those questions. This sixth article addresses “why” to do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 6: Why … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 6: Why
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 3: When
People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the third in a series of articles addressing those questions. This third article addresses “when” to do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 3: When … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 3: When
Trusts for Privacy
Trusts have many uses. Perhaps the most important is that they can provide privacy at death. Garry Shandling is thought to have used a trust to provide privacy for those he left behind. Trusts for Privacy … [Read more...] about Trusts for Privacy
Incapacity Plan in St. Louis MO: Who Makes Decisions If You Are Incapacitated?
When most people think of incapacity they envision someone in their golden years who is suffering from an age related dementia disease such as Alzheimer's. This is certainly one way that you could become incapacitated during your lifetime; however, it is not the only way. In fact, incapacity can strike anyone, at any time. Because you have likely not given the possibility of incapacity much thought you have probably also not considered who will make decisions if you are incapacitated. Once you … [Read more...] about Incapacity Plan in St. Louis MO: Who Makes Decisions If You Are Incapacitated?
What Is A Health Care Directive?
Most states recognize some form of advanced directive, often referred to as a health care directive or living will. Understanding the benefits and purpose of a health care directive can help you decide whether executing one should be part of your estate plan. A health care directive generally allows you to accomplish two important things. First, you may legally appoint someone who will have the authority to make health care decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated and … [Read more...] about What Is A Health Care Directive?
