We know it’s hard. Thinking about someone else raising your children stops us all in our tracks. It feels crushing and too horrific to consider. But you must. If you don’t, a stranger will determine who raises your children if something happens to you – your child’s guardian could be a relative you despise or even a stranger you’ve never met.
A dream without a plan is simply a wish. Estate planning is not just about death and taxes — it puts you in the driver’s seat of your financial life, allowing you to set achievable goals. It is a great opportunity to focus on the legacy you want to leave behind for loved ones, help you avoid the expense and delay
One of the components of the comprehensive estate plans we establish for our clients is a HIPAA authorization. This form allows our clients to name trusted loved ones or professional advisors to have access to their otherwise-confidential records. I found this New York Times article regarding HIPAA authorizations interesting. It discusses how many institutions have incorrectly or overbroadly applied HIPAA as
Everyone dies; even doctors. One difference between doctors and the rest of us is that doctors, despite knowing all their options and being in the best position to obtain virtually any kind of medical care they require, often prefer to receive little treatment in the end. A recent Wall Street Journal article titled, Why Doctors Die Differently, discusses how doctors ensure
One important component to a living trust – centered estate plan is an advanced health care directive (formerly known as “living wills”). This 2010 article from the Los Angeles Times cites a study that says that over the past 15 years or so, the number of people with health care directives has risen from 20% to 67%. More importantly, the New