How To Get, Create, or Choose a Health Care Proxy
How to choose a health care proxy? Planning for your long-term care allows you to decide what you would like to happen if, at some point in the future, you are incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. With documents like a living will, you can state what you would like doctors to do…
Naming a Legal Guardian for Your Kids, What Will Happen to Your Kids If You Die
What will happen to your kids if you die? Parents must make difficult decisions all the time. Their children’s health, education, and overall well-being are in their hands, after all. An important part of raising children is the question “What will happen to the children if I die?” No one likes to think about matters like this…
5 Reasons You Should Have a Will
Why should you have a will? It may feel grim to talk about wills when you are young and healthy. However, it is an essential conversation if you are married, have children, own a business, or possess any number of assets. Let’s explore some of the reasons why adults should have a will. 5 Reasons…
Reasons Why You Should Set Up a Trust
Why should you set up a trust? Many estates include a trust, in which one party manages and possesses assets on another party’s behalf. It is common for parents to leave a trust for a child and have a responsible family member oversee this trust until the child is of legal age. What are the…
Estate Planning for Minimalists
What is estate planning for minimalists? Minimalism is a lifestyle that means living and thriving on the bare essentials. You can use minimalism principles throughout your life, from your home to future plans. An important way to prepare for your future with minimalism is to plan your estate. How should minimalists approach estate planning? Let’s dive…
How to Set Up a Trust for Your Child Right Now
Need to set up a trust for your child right now? As a parent, it is good for you to create a plan for distributing your assets in the case of your untimely passing. Part of that involves setting up a trust for your children. In a trust, you can choose a trustee who oversees such…
What to Do If Your Elderly Loved One Is Being Abused in a Care Facility
What should you do if your elderly loved one is being abused in a care facility? Our loved ones are everything to us. When they take up residence in a care facility, we trust those workers to care for them and keep them safe, as we would if they were at home with us. If…