If you have ever had a pet, you know that they are considered a member of the family. Just like the rest of your family, you want to make sure your pets are provided for and looked after if you were to pass away.
Tom Dove and Nancy Turtle married, made their home in Minnesota and raised children. As time went on, they grew tired of the long winters and began to dream of warmer climates. After their children graduated from college, Tom and Nancy purchased a condo in Arizona. Thus, the Doves became snowbirds.
Whether due to aging, disability, or some other unique circumstance, if a loved one starts to experience difficulty in taking care of themselves, the conversation family members often have surrounds whether one has the legal authority to act for the person who needs additional assistance, whether in their daily living, finances or otherwise.
As we approach the end of the year, we give thanks for our blessings and consider again how to make a positive difference. Research confirms that generosity is its own rewar
National Estate Planning Awareness Month this October serves as a helpful reminder of the importance of having an estate plan in place. An estate plan includes premeditated decisions about things that you wouldn’t ordinarily think of without going through the process of planning. There are many benefits in having an estate plan in plac
There’s no doubt that rapid advances in technology, social and political tensions, and the shift in trends of social media and digital workforces through the pandemic have not only changed the way we work and live through a production lens but have also shined a light on the beginnings of a massive shift of generations…
You may have been asked at one point or another to serve as a trustee for a friend of family members’ trus
Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls… Many of us know the rest of this ditty, and probably have the tune in our head right now. The Brady Bunch was an iconic show which portrayed the joys and the struggles associated with a blended fam
Family cabins spark many different emotions. For many families, it is heaven on earth – it holds cherished memories of shared vacations, bonding moments, and a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. For others, it can be a source of contention and lifelong resentmen
Life is full of significant events. Estate planning can provide peace of mind and help your family through a number of important milestones. Birth of a child As we’ve often observed, most people tend to think of estate planning as only something the elderly need to think abou