by David Edwards | Sep 10, 2021 | Asset Protection, Cost of Poor Planning, Counseling, not Documents, Getting the Job Done, Tax
“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...
by David Edwards | Aug 11, 2021 | Aging Parents, Cost of Poor Planning, Counseling, not Documents, End of Life, Kids' Inheritance, Power of Attorney
As you age, or as you complete your estate plan, you’ll need to name different kinds of “helpers” who will carry out your plan when the time comes. They will assist with carrying out your desires and acting in your best interest when you can’t...
by Carla Green | Nov 24, 2020 | Aging Parents, Counseling, not Documents, For Your Kids, Parents
This year has been quite a year, with COVID-19 and the election. We have had long periods of isolation without our family and friends. It also seems to be a year of choosing between two platforms: Masks or No Masks, Biden or Trump, Schools Should Reopen or Schools...
by David Edwards | Aug 10, 2020 | Asset Protection, Counseling, not Documents, Death of a Loved One, Do you need a lawyer?, End of Life
It may be hard to believe, but when a husband (or wife) dies, there are plenty of people there to take advantage of the situation. A recent article in a national newspaper column highlighted this risk with a local Springfield woman. Trustworthy helpers are vitally...
by David Edwards | Jul 16, 2020 | Aging Parents, Counseling, not Documents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Caring for an aging loved one can be so stressful. It can feel like you’re just moving from one crisis to another without having time to catch your breath. Every twist and turn comes with new challenges. Figuring out how to deal with those challenges is like...
by David Edwards | Jan 20, 2020 | Aging Parents, Counseling, not Documents, End of Life
At Edwards Group we believe that education is foundational to navigating the issues of aging with as little stress as possible. And with all the misinformation out there about hospice, we thought it would be good to do an article on the topic. Elisa Cottrell, a former...
