“Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.”—Dr. Albert Schweitzer December is a month of celebration for many and for many it is a time of happiness; of gathering with family and friends, celebrating customs, the giving of gifts and, for some, just the preparation for the holidays brings happy feelings. That […]
Let’s face it – as we get older, we tend to forget things. But, when we seem to notice it more and more, when do we need to get concerned? While this blog is not meant to be medical advice, it may help you put some things into perspective for either yourself or a loved […]
We are using the digital world more and more with each passing day. Not only do we use it for communicating and entertainment, but we also use it for storing and accessing our asset information. You may know your logins and passwords, but what happens if you pass away or are not able to access […]
Chances are, if you purchased your home from a third party, you know exactly how your home is titled – meaning whose name is on the deed. But, what if your home has been in the family for generations and has passed among family members. Is YOUR name on the deed? Don’t know? Well, here […]
Do you have a safe deposit box? If so, do you know what is in it? Do you need it? In my years of estate administrations, I have seen safe deposit boxes containing very valuable items such as jewelry, coins, silver and cash all the way to empty utility envelopes and the “stuffers” that we […]
The temperatures outside are hot and so is the current real estate market. It is a seller’s market. Just speak with a realtor or a real estate attorney. Kelly Dugan, real estate attorney at Capehart, has shared that despite her years of handling real estate transactions, she is seeing new situations almost daily. There are […]
If something were to happen to you right this very moment, how easy or difficult would it be for your loved ones to step in and take care of your affairs – whether you were temporarily unable to handle your affairs or if you passed suddenly? Would they be able to find information as to […]
You will never forget your birthday (even though you may want to). Every time you make another trip around the sun (a year), it is good to reflect on what has changed in your life and what you have accomplished. Estate planning is probably something that rarely is among these thoughts. Many people think that […]
Getting your financials in order is something everyone would like to accomplish. Making sure that the bills are being paid isn’t something that many people want to worry about. As we grow older, we may need assistance from a family member or a friend. Assistance can be what we consider simple tasks such as getting […]
Team? Do you really have a team? Think about it – you certainly do. In fact, you probably have several teams – medical, financial/legal, family, friends, etc. In this blog, I am going to address the importance of your financial/legal team. In years gone by, we would go to a doctor who would treat us […]
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