by Trust Counsel | Sep 30, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning
If you’ve ever considered planning for your future or helped someone plan for theirs, you’ve probably heard the term “power of attorney.” But do you really know what it is? The terms “power” and “attorney” carry weight but may not mean what you...
by Trust Counsel | Mar 8, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Financial, Trusts, Wills
Today, we’re diving into a topic that is absolutely crucial: estate planning for your parents. As they gracefully navigate their golden years, ensuring their peace of mind (and yours!) becomes a top priority. Whether they raised you the way you want, or showed...
by Trust Counsel | Jan 9, 2024 | Articles, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Incapacity, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Retirement, Trusts, Wills
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a challenge that millions of families undertake each year. As a caregiver, understanding how a dementia diagnosis affects your loved one’s legal decision-making is crucial to ensuring their wishes are honored and that you are...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 17, 2014 | Articles, Estate Planning
Maria Shriver knows the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease firsthand. Her beloved father Sargent Shriver, founder of the Peace Corps and one-time candidate for Vice President of the United States, died of the disease in 2011 after being diagnosed in 2003. Often...