Estate Planning for Beginners Part 4: Healthcare Documents

Thus far our “Estate Planning Basics” series has focused primarily on financial documents, but the documents pertaining to your health care are an equally important part of any estate plan. The most important healthcare document in your estate plan will be your healthcare directive. Depending on where you live, this document naming a healthcare agent… Read More »

Estate Planning for Beginners Part 3: Powers of Attorney

Once you are secure in the knowledge that you’ve provided for your family and ensured that your wishes for the distribution of your hard-earned fortune are clear, it’s time to take steps to ensure that YOU will be protected and financially secure during your lifetime. It is not uncommon for seniors to need help with… Read More »