Why You Need a Financial Power of Attorney
Advanced planning will ensure investments are protected if a parent’s mind starts to ail, avoiding potential problems and family fights.
End of life decisions: Nelson Mandela’s condition described as ‘perilous’
Disputes about when to discontinue life support add unnecessary misery to the dying process.
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How to Avoid an Estate Battle After You Die
When is a person too old to decide her affairs?
What not to do in estate planning
To say estate planning can be problematic is a gross understatement.
New law would hit trusts
The proposed measures would come into play starting in 2016.
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The Talk You Didn’t Have With Your Parents Could Cost You.
If you haven’t had a conversation with your parents about handling their financial affairs after they die, Krysten Crawford’s tale may spring you into action.
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The Top 5 Regrets of The Dying
It’s not surprising to see what made the list as they are all things that touch each of our lives as we struggle to pay attention to and make time for things that we truly love
Role Reversal
As our parents age, many of us find ourselves in the difficult position of parenting our parents, and the challenge is to do so while always respecting their dignity, remaining sensitive to their abilities and understanding their need for control
End of Life Decisions: What Do Lawyers Owe Their Clients?
In an era of near daily stunning advances in medicine, what constitutes the “heroic measures” so many people say they do not want?
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