When it comes to the estate planning process there are several important documents that make up a complete list. Those documents include a Living Trust, a Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney, and a Medical Advocate. What many individuals need to remember is that setting up your estate plan is an important […]
Entries from August 2010
Estate Planning While Your Family is Young
May 27th, 2009 · No Comments
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Consider Organ Donation as Part of Your Estate Plan
May 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment
When we think of leaving a legacy many of us think of leaving our monetary inheritance to our family and some even consider the idea of passing on family values as part of that legacy. What many of us need to realize is that leaving a legacy can include the simple concept of being an […]
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The Downside to Joint Ownership as Estate Planning
May 18th, 2009 · No Comments
The topic of joint assets with your children has been a topic that has been discussed over and over again. Many individuals feel that this is an inexpensive and quick form of estate planning and are comfortable owning their home, bank accounts, or other assets jointly with a child or children. For years, we have […]
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Your Ethical Will
May 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment
I recently attended a conference on the topic of Ethical Wills put together by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The speaker, Susan Turnbull, has created a booklet to assist individuals with their Ethical Will. Some of the things that I learned at the presentation and I think that can be passed on to my clients and […]
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Mother’s Day Celebration
May 7th, 2009 · No Comments
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we need to remember that Mother’s Day may need to be celebrated more than once a year based on the amount of care and support that mother’s provide. According to a recent survey about 75% of care givers are women. In fact, many of these “care giving” women are providing […]
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