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How a Financial Power of Attorney Works
by Shae Irving Durable powers of attorney for finances — a simple way to arrange for someone to handle your finances if you can’t. A durable power of attorney for finances — […]
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Choosing Your Health Care Agent
Name the best person to direct your medical care if you are unable to do so yourself. When you make a durable power of attorney for health care, the most important […]
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Choosing a Guardian for Your Children
If you have children, you should choose a personal guardian — someone to raise them in the unlikely event you can’t. If your children are young, you’ve probably thought about who […]
Continue readingElder Care Benefit: Tools and Advice for Working Caregivers
It’s no secret that employees take time off from work because they have child care issues. But how many employees have to take time off, often at the last minute, […]
Continue readingChoosing an Executor FAQ
Who to choose as executor of your will and estate. What’s Below: What is an executor? How do I choose an executor? Must an executor hire a lawyer? Can an executor get help from someone […]
Continue readingChecklist for Getting Your Financial Affairs in Order
Take the following steps to help your family should you die or become incapacitated. √ Have you made a financial power of attorney? With a durable power of attorney for finances, […]
Continue readingCharitable Trusts: Tax Breaks for Do-Gooders
If you want to give a big gift to charity, consider a charitable trust. If you want to make a substantial gift to a charity, it may make sense to use […]
Continue readingFinal Arrangements FAQ
Planning some of the details of your burial or cremation — and your memorial services — can be a great relief to your survivors. What’s Below: Why should I leave written […]
Continue readingFAQ for Executors
If have been chosen as an executor of someone’s will, here’s how to get the answers and the help you need. What’s Below: What is an executor? Does the person named in a […]
Continue readingEstate and Gift Tax FAQ
Most estates don’t owe tax, but it pays to be informed. Here’s an easy introduction to estate and gift tax laws. What’s Below: Will my estate have to pay federal tax after […]
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