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Estate Planning Essentials for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia - Part 2
This week, we progress our conversation on estate planning for a family member with dementia, emphasizing the need for increasingly proactive and strategic planning to prevent future disputes regarding your loved one's wishes. Continue reading to learn more…
Got Minor Kids? 3 Instances When Your Estate Plan Must Include A Kids Protection Plan®
To make sure your child is always cared for by the people you love and never taken into the care of strangers, even for a minute, it’s crucial to have a full Kids Protection Plan®. Read more…
Don't Forget To Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning For Your Pets
It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly this reason, and a large number of these animals are ultimately euthanized.
Unfortunately, the law considers pets to be nothing more than personal property just like cars, furniture, and electronic devices. So unless you take the proper steps to include your pet in your estate plan, your beloved companion could end up in a shelter or worse following your death or incapacity.