What is the difference between a Health Care Directive and a POLST Form?
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The Importance of a Last Will and Testament
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A Few Thoughts About Inheritance
In a syndicated ‘Ask Amy’ column, dated September…
Transfer on Death Deed – What It Is and Could It Be Helpful For You
A transfer on death deed allows a beneficiary…
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Making Guardianships and Conservatorships Run More Smoothly and Less Expensively
On January 1, 2022, the…
Garn-St Germaine Act: What it is and how it may be relevant to you
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What Washington’s Ban on the Sale of AR-15s and Other Semi-Automatic Rifles Means for Estate Plans
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023…
Funding Revocable Living Trusts
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On Monday, March 27, 2023, my colleague Megan Farr and I met at Recompose for a…
A Reminder of the Importance of Proper Estate Planning
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New study highlights seven lifestyle factors that may prevent dementia as you age
A new preliminary study regarding factors which…
Why do I have a trust? By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
Sometimes estate planning documents are signed…
It is heart month By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
February is American Heart Month, providing a good…
Things to Do Before you Die By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
Over the years we have developed a few different…
Live Alone? Please read this: By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
In 2021, according to the U.S. Census, there…
Avoiding Guardianship and Conservatorship By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
For political reasons, on…
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Financial Abuse – How to prevent it By Beth A. McDaniel, JD, CELA
Aging parents, relatives, friends, and neighbors are…