Death is not an easy subject to think about – much less funerals. It is generally because these topics are so difficult to think about that many people put off other aspects of estate planning for so long. Funeral planning might not be your or your loved one’s priority, but it is something you should […]

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Many people see the age of 18 as an important milestone. After all, that is when you become an adult in the eyes of the law. However, it is easy to overlook the implications of this moment. Parents and children alike might celebrate this occasion, but the moment your child turns 18, you no longer […]

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In a previous blog post, we discussed how beneficial it is for individuals to have a health historian. This is not an official role, which leads many people to wonder: how can a health historian really help me? 1. Someone can represent you if you cannot speak for yourself For the need to arise for […]

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According to the Pew Research Center, the rates of cohabitation between unmarried couples of all ages has increased. There are many reasons for this increase. Some couples choose to remain unmarried while many live together before getting married nowadays. Regardless of the reason, this increase does come with a few setbacks of which unmarried couples […]

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It is an understatement to say that receiving a diagnosis for cancer, heart disease or a chronic condition is frightening. Such a diagnosis could change your entire life – as well as your family’s.  As in the case of COVID-19, an illness or condition could also progress quite rapidly. However, with the right medications and […]

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Planning for the future – especially one’s future care – is important, but it can be a difficult task. You may know how important it is to establish an advance health care directive to ensure you have a say in your medical care, but this will require the courage to acknowledge and answer some challenging […]

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There are some things in life that you simply want to keep private. Your health and medical information are likely some of those things. Thankfully, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 ensures that you have the right to keep your personal medical information private. However, what happens in an emergency? Who […]

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At any point in your life, death is often the last thing you want to think about. Whether it is regarding a loved one’s plan or your own, it is a difficult and emotional subject to discuss. The anxiety that this subject causes is often one of the main reasons individuals put off estate planning […]

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It can be exciting when your child begins their college career. It is a new chapter in both your lives and a chance for your child to strike out on their own. However, are college students truly prepared? What happens if students fall sick, or face a serious accident? Can they rely on their parents […]

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Dementia is a heartbreaking disease for individuals and their families to grapple with. It can make the future suddenly seem uncertain. The future might seem even more overwhelming if your parent does not have an estate plan set up. In the United States, roughly five million people are living with dementia. However, more than half of […]

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