Your Will and Estate Planning Checklist – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Most people should have a will, but it's rarely the most significant estate planning document that an individual will hold.
Get Estate Plan in Order, If Spouse Is Dying from a Terminal Illness – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
How Do You Plan for the Death of a Spouse? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Beneficiary designations, tying up loose ends, reporting last wishes—here’s what you can do now.
The Difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship for Elderly Parents – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
How to Be an Effective Advocate for Elderly Parents – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.
How to Tell If Mom or Dad Need Caregiving Help – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
When you are visiting family members, you have an opportunity to evaluate how they're doing in terms of health, safety and quality of life. Any of these five red flags may indicate that your loved one needs more support.
The Wrong Power of Attorney Could Lead to a Bad Outcome – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
When do you need your estate plan to ‘go to work’ for you? While you may think the right answer is ‘after I die,’ the actual answer is ‘if I lose the ability to manage my own affairs.’
What Does My Estate Plan Look Like after Divorce? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Some marriages end in noise and pain. Other marriages drift away quietly with the signing of documents and only a hint of acrimony.
How to Plan for Incapacity – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
One in four American adults live with a disability, according to the Center for Disease Control. One in 10 adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Don’t Overlook Key Parts of Estate Plan – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
During the past four months, more than 141,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the pandemic has prompted some people to get serious about creating or updating their estate plans, according to Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance.