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Understanding the Realities of Aging Without Family Support
As you age, it’s natural to start thinking more about your future, especially if you don’t have the support of family members close by. The reality is that aging comes with its own set of challenges, and navigating them can feel overwhelming when you’re facing them...
Estate Planning vs. Life Insurance: Key Differences Explained
“Is estate planning the same as having life insurance?” — Julie H This is a great question and one that we hear often. The simple answer is no. Estate planning is not the same as having life insurance. However, owning a life insurance policy or having a few different...
How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help ANYONE Over the Age of 65
Caring for an aging loved one can be a challenging and complex responsibility, often leaving caregivers feeling stressed and stretched thin. Juggling doctors' appointments, managing medications, handling bills, and ensuring all necessary legal documents are in order...
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Bills, Debts and Taxes: Will your debts die with you?
So, who pays your debts when you’re gone? Your spouse? Your kids? What happens when someone dies, leaving debts and not enough money to pay them? The Good News About What Happens to Debts When You Die Here’s the good news: No one else is required to pay your debts, as...
How to Choose an Excellent Estate Planning Attorney
A recent survey on estate planning showed that 53% of respondents said it's difficult to find an advisor they trust. We understand how hard it is to choose an estate planning attorney. After years of working with many, many clients, we feel pretty good about knowing...
3 Estate Planning Questions to Start the New Year off Right
Fresh starts can be really nice sometimes. "Out with the old, in with the new" can be energizing. Let's start the new year by asking a few estate planning questions. Many people procrastinate when it comes to their estate plan, thinking, "Oh, I'll never really need...
10 Ingredients for Successful Family Holidays
Where did 2021 go? This year has flown by, and I sense we are in a rebuilding process from the heartache of 2020. I say that because life still doesn't feel normal to me. If your family dynamic is anything like mine, I know we still have some work to do. And...
5 Things to Think About Before Naming Co-executors
We often get the question, "Should we name more than one child as a co-executor?" In the end, it's a personal choice as to whether you do or not, but here are some things to think about. 1. Who will really do the work? Often if there are co-executors, we all know that...
Who do you call for advice on aging?
Where do you turn when an aging parent is diagnosed with dementia or suddenly has a stroke? What do you do when your family hits a situation where mom, dad, grandma or grandpa can’t stay at home anymore? What if a loved one is struggling with health issues that you...
9 Ways to Create a Mess After You Die
We often get calls from people who are facing a mess because a loved one died and failed to properly plan. If you're lucky, or if you plan ahead effectively, your family won't need to go through the headache of probate or trust administration. While this is all rather...
Help for Caregivers, Our Thankless Heroes
Caring for an aging loved one is an incredibly difficult job that is often thankless. Virtually everyone will need some help as they age, and most of us will resist that help as long as possible. Combine this with the love and concern that most children feel towards...
5 Estate Issues You and Your Family Should Plan For
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." When it comes to estate planning, this quote from Benjamin Franklin could not be more true. Oftentimes, people don't think of estate planning, or the issues related to it, until it is too late. As a firm who deals...
*NEW* GriefShare Group starting at Edwards Group
It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare brings help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Edwards Group Chaplain, Carla Green, along with her husband Rick will be leading this support group for those who have lost loved ones....