A new year provides us with a new chapter and a new year to look forward to. It also marks the time when laws and tax changes go into effect. With so much newness surrounding us, now can be an excellent time to take a fresh look at your estate plan. Doing so can help...
Discussing end-of-life plans and legacies is something that can make people uncomfortable. As a result, too many people pass away or become incapacitated without having talked about their wishes with their loved ones. Rather than put off this discussion with the...
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When someone you love passes away, the legal process of settling their affairs can be enormously stressful and upsetting. The parties charged with these responsibilities must take them seriously and make decisions in the best interests of your loved one. If you feel...
As parents get older, they can experience mental and physical conditions that make them vulnerable to unscrupulous parties looking for financial gain. In too many cases, these parties are family members or caregivers who are in a position to take care of a parent,...
People who do not have significant assets may assume they will not benefit from an estate plan. However, every adult has interests worth protecting. For instance, if you become incapacitated or pass away, do you know who will manage your digital accounts and property?...
Granting someone the authority to act on your behalf is not a decision to make lightly. Even if you love and trust the other person, they are still independent people capable of making mistakes and bad choices. As such, it can be wise to consider placing limits on the...
If you get sick or pass away unexpectedly, your loved ones may have some painful decisions to make. Matters like deciding in favour or against medical treatments, managing finances and finalizing a person's affairs can be complicated and upsetting. To ensure others...
Jamie Lhynn Porciuncula
Every adult can benefit from drafting a will and other basic estate planning documents. However, too many people think it will not matter too much if they don't have these plans. If you feel like this, you should know how dying intestate (without a will) affects other...