Key to Stopping Family Fights on End of Life Issues: Be as Specific as Possible

One of the biggest challenges we have as advisors is making sure our client’s wishes are honored at the end of life issues. While simple on its face, there are two complexities we face in advising families. First, medical breakthroughs may provide tougher decisions for families to make. For example, will a new drug or… Read More »

Advance Directives Could Have Saved ‘Legally Blonde’ Actress a Day in Court

Guardianship over a relative is much more difficult to obtain after a loved one has already become legally incompetent due to physical or mental illness. Lengthy, costly and heartbreaking court proceedings can be avoided with advance directives. As advisors, we have an obligation to ensure that clients understand the importance of having these documents in… Read More »