by David Edwards | Sep 9, 2022 | Elder Care Advising, Power of Attorney
What does signing a Healthcare POA do for me? We talked previously about how a POA differs from a DNR (which is now referred to as a POLST). A Healthcare Power of Attorney is a very useful legal document that provides authorization for someone to act on your behalf... 
by David Edwards | Apr 7, 2022 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Nursing Home
Taking care of these seven things before your parent goes to the nursing home will save you time, money, and heartache. The decision to go into a nursing home is rarely an easy one, but there are things you can do to make the transition is a little easier. In this... 
by David Edwards | Mar 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
Unfortunately, printing a will from the internet and filling in the blanks does not create an effective estate plan. It’s best if you take some time to educate yourself about the estate planning process, and that includes estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Here... 
by David Edwards | Dec 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
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,... 
by David Edwards | Sep 20, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
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...