For many of us, our companion animals are an integral part of the family. However, too many of them end up in animal shelters after their guardians become unable to care for them or pass away because those guardians didn’t plan for their future. Sometimes, people assume that family members will care for their animals […]

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Someone close to you is working on his or her estate plan and has asked you to be the executor. You’re honored and a little frightened. What does it involve? Do you want to take on the responsibility? Do you have the time, temperament and skills necessary? People often choose the closest family member or […]

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Many people put off creating a last will or estate plan as long as they can, often until they approach retirement or start worrying about who will care for their children. Unfortunately, many people every year pass away without having any instructions regarding how their possessions and estate should be handled in the event of […]

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If you’re in your 20s, you’re likely paying off student loan debt, perhaps trying to save up for a better car or even a home and navigating your first job out of college. Likely, the last thing you’re thinking about is estate planning. However, you should be. Estate planning isn’t just for people who have […]

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When you and your attorney are crafting your estate plan, you’re obviously focused on where you want your assets to go after you die — to family members, non-profit organizations and other beneficiaries. You also need to make important decisions about how to help your heirs avoid probate and what executors to choose for various […]

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Imagine you suffer from a catastrophic health event. Maybe you have a stroke or you get into a car accident that leaves you unconscious and incapacitated. Your sister — who is the closest person to you — arrives at the hospital and asks the doctor about your condition and the doctor refuses to give her […]

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