by msmyers | May 29, 2018 | Estate Planning
“The 21st century has been marked by a generation of resourceful self-starters. With the advancement of technology and widespread social media outlets, there are unlimited resources available with how-to instructions for just about anything. The do-it-yourself...
by msmyers | May 24, 2018 | Estate Planning
“When the time came for my mother to make the decision to end life support for my dad, she kept repeating that he had a living will and this is what he wanted. In all my years of practicing law, and after all the living wills and health care proxies I had...
by msmyers | May 22, 2018 | Estate Planning
“Grandparents and parents may not know the best way to pass down their wealth to the next generation, which involves more than minimizing estate taxes that will be owed on the inheritance. When one dies with considerable assets, they have several options for...
by msmyers | May 15, 2018 | Estate Planning
“For many, dividing the inheritance equally among their offspring is a deeply held value. But it isn’t always easy: What if one child is a successful professional with a good pension plan, and the other is a struggling artist who may never have adequate health...
by msmyers | May 10, 2018 | Estate Planning
“Your house, and what it contains, is a minefield in the eyes of your grown children. Your grown children will not agree to be the recipients of your downsizing if it means their upsizing” – Elizabeth Stewart 10 things your kids don’t want to...
by msmyers | May 8, 2018 | Estate Planning
“Life is more complicated for families who have a loved one with a disability. From finding the right medical professionals and the right schools or other programs, to obtaining necessary therapies and services, people with disabilities face additional steps,...