The President’s bout with COVID-19 demonstrates the importance of keeping planning current. A Health Care Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions for you if you’re not able to do so for yourself. An Advance Directive expresses your wishes regarding end-of-life decisions. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic
Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning
Chadwick Boseman played many heroic American roles and the superhero role of the Black Panther. His death at age 43 demonstrated how it’s important to have at least a basic estate plan in place even if you’re young. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning
Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes
Given the importance of estate planning, mistakes should be avoided whenever possible. Because the average person knows very little about estate planning, however, mistakes are actually fairly common. The best way to avoid making mistakes with your estate plan is to have an experienced estate planning attorney on your side helping you throughout the process. In addition, the estate planning … [Read more...] about Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes
Will Your Estate Plan Still Work If You Move?
Before the pandemic, Americans were more mobile than ever. When you move, you have to change your address, your voter registration, and all sorts of other things. But, do you need to revise your estate planning documents? Like with many things in law, it depends on your situation. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Will Your Estate Plan Still Work If You Move?
Protecting Your Partner through Estate Planning
Despite the fact that marriage is now classified as a fundamental right, not everyone chooses to marry. Putting off, or foregoing altogether, the legal bonds of marriage is a personal choice that more and more people are making. If you are among them, comprehensive estate planning becomes even more important. A Vero Beach estate planning attorney at Kulas Law Group explains how to protect your … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Partner through Estate Planning
Documents that Should Be in Every Estate Plan
Given the unique nature of estate planning, no two estate plans will be exactly the same. Nevertheless, there are some common tools and strategies found in the average estate plan. There are also some documents that should be in almost every estate plan. A Vero Beach estate planning attorney at Kulas Law Group explains the documents that should be in every estate plan. Last Will and … [Read more...] about Documents that Should Be in Every Estate Plan
The Basics: Financial Power of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are part of even the simplest estate plan. A Power of Attorney allows your Agent to act for you. There are Powers of Attorney for financial matters and also those for health care. Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about The Basics: Financial Power of Attorney
Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts
Medicaid is a state-federal partnership that provides medical benefit assistance to certain needy people, especially those over 65 years of age. However, you need to meet financial requirements such as asset limits to qualify. Assets in an irrevocable trust not for your benefit typically don’t count as available. Read on to learn more. Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts … [Read more...] about Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts
Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age
The novel “coronavirus” (also called “SARS-CoV-2”) causes the disease “COVID-19.” It first appeared in late 2019 and was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on December 31, 2019. Here’s a link to the WHO’s site for the latest global information. COVID-19 has impacted the lives of millions of people and countless events around the world. The coronavirus has infected over four million … [Read more...] about Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age
Families Gather in Novel Ways in Pandemic
COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. The disruptions from the social distancing required to fight the virus have been felt by people around the world. As we mark passing holidays, we reflect on the importance of family. Learn how to share time with family during this pandemic and tackle tasks such as Estate Planning. Families Gather in … [Read more...] about Families Gather in Novel Ways in Pandemic
