How Important is a Living Will in a COVID-19 Emergency?
How important is a living will in a COVID-19 emergency? The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the world as we know it. This virus has already claimed the lives of over 50,000 Americans, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the threat is going away any time soon. No one ever wants to think about what would…
Should I Nominate a Health Care Agent Today?
Having a disability can be challenging. Not only will you have to face a number of daily challenges, both mental and physical, but you will also have to deal with a number of legal issues, as you may need assistant making decisions in the future. Challenges that you may face include financial management as well…
What Do I Need to Know about a Power of Attorney in WA State?
What do you need to know about a power of attorney in Washington state? A power of attorney gives a loved one the legal authority to handle your healthcare, financial, or other important decisions for you if you’re unable to. This can help you both during major life events when you need extra help or…
5 Hacks for Setting Up a Living Will and Trust
Age is a slippery slope. The older you get, the more dependent you are on others. At some point, you cannot depend on yourself at all. Around 60-years-old, there is a 7% chance you will suffer from dementia. Two decades later, and it is more likely you will have dementia than you will not. By then, your…
5 Common Mistakes When Writing a Will
There are five common mistakes when writing a will. Despite the importance of estate planning, a majority of Americans seem to neglect it. In fact, 60% of American adults do not have a will. Having more than enough to worry about already, many people do not want to add their mortality to their list of…
5 Essential Estate Planning Forms You Need to Know About
Death. It is inevitable. No one likes considering their mortality but, the smartest among us prepare for it. Preparation helps the suffering of those you are leaving behind. Filing the proper estate planning forms, consolidating assets into a trust, and making sure your affairs are in order is the greatest gift you can give your…
Why You Need to Consider Options for Temporary Guardianship for Your Children
As a parent, the last thing you want to think is not being around for your children. Not being there to make decisions for them, and not being there to take care of them. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and if the worst case were to happen to your family, there is little doubt that you…
What Legal Documents Do I Need for my Estate Plan?
When setting up an estate plan, you may find yourself needing to find a lot of different documents. If you are using an estate planning attorney, you might find yourself asking, “What legal documents do I need?” And more to the point, “what do I need to prepare these documents?” To help you, we have…
Break Down Estate Planning By Using These Worksheets
Estate planning is not something you are probably thinking about… especially if you are decades out from retirement. It is one of those things we all know we should do but don’t think about until we are much older. Sometimes, sadly, we do not think about it until it is too late. However, regardless of…