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WHAT IF THE CAREGIVER DIES FIRST?

April 25, 2019

Few estate plans effectively deal with the common situation in which the caregiver, let’s say the wife, dies before her…

April 18, 2019

My wife has told me very clearly, “Now listen, when I die, I don’t want to be eaten by bugs.…

April 11, 2019

Please do not be confused by the term “power of attorney.” Many clients believe this term has something to do…

April 4, 2019

It’s an unfortunate and often hard reality to contemplate, but up to 80 percent of Americans will face a period…

April 4, 2019

One of the hardest balances to strike as a parent is when to step back and let your children create…

March 28, 2019

Since incapacity before death is an 80 percent probability, you should plan for it. And you should plan to avoid…

March 26, 2019

Conner was born in Seattle, Washington and moved to California before attending law school. Conner received his undergraduate degree…

March 21, 2019

Forgive me, but I need to start this chapter with a statement that’s both brutal and true: A disability is…

March 14, 2019

In my firm, we follow a highly defined process to make sure we’ve turned over every stone, followed up on…

March 7, 2019

Two financial unknowns may erode our degree of confidence. Provided by Ascent Wealth Management Maybe you have been putting off…

March 7, 2019

What’s the best way to bring up the subject of estate planning with parents? Broaching the subject of estate planning…

February 28, 2019

Any significant asset can be threatened by creditors, predators, and major relationship shifts like divorce. A good trust will take…