Durable Powers of Attorney: Not so durable after all?
By Linda T. Cammuso
A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), sometimes called just a “Power of Attorney,” is a legal document that allows you to...
My loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, now what?
It is estimated that about five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and about 360,000 people are newly diagnosed each year.
Estate planning: you can’t afford to wait
f you’re like most people, you probably have a list of reasons why you haven’t established your estate plan.
How to talk to your parents about long-term care planning
While more people do estate planning earlier in their lifetimes today, there are many who have yet to take that important step.
Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Being young and in love, many people overlook things that can stress a healthy relationship. Marrying later in...
Surprenant & Beneski P.C. encourages early estate planning
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
REGION - Learning about power of attorney, trusts, wills and health directives does not need to be overwhelming. The legal...
How to avoid mistakes in estate planning
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering estate planning, you might be putting it off until you’re older. Keep it simple, you...
What happens to your debt when you die?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - When people think about planning for their eventual demise, the focus is usually on assets. But what about...
Managing your digital assets is becoming essential for comprehensive estate planning
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - In this digital age, the bulk of our personal and financial resources reside online, from bank accounts, savings...
Understanding Homestead protection: How it protects you
If you own your own home and believe that it is protected because you have a Declaration of Homestead it is important that you and your loved ones fully understand the law.
