Soon, James and Erica will celebrate the graduation of their youngest child, Mia, from high school. This fall, Mia will head off to Louisiana State University to pursuit a degree in nursing. In addition to the typical list of items she'll take with her to college, Mia will be well prepared with the proper legal documents. What's that? You weren't aware that college-age children need legal documents? Well, they absolutely do because in the eyes of the law (if not their parents), … [Read more...]
You May be in a Bit of a Pickle!
As we get older so too do our parents. It’s a good idea to check they have their Will and Power of Attorney documents in place. If they don’t have these documents in place and they become incapacitated and can no longer make decisions for themselves, they and you may be in a bit of a pickle! #punny not funny, right?! It’s so much easier to put these documents in place now whilst they have the mental capacity to do so rather than be confronted by a mess that YOU may have to sort out … [Read more...]
The Coronavirus Should Have You Considering These 3 Things
No one likes to consider their own mortality, and that is why so many men and women go without fundamental estate planning documents. Sometimes it takes a catastrophic life event to be the driving force you need to get your affairs in order. Now is the ideal time to ensure you have the next three documents updated and prepared. A Will or Revocable Trust Ensuring your assets will pass to your nearest and dearest is critical during emergency times. Do not make matters any … [Read more...]
Crawfish are Red, Violets are Blue, an Estate Plan with Your Spouse is Long Overdue
Valentine’s Day seems an ideal time to celebrate your spouse! Let's face it, it's a miracle some of us find a soul mate, a best friend, a partner in crime...whatever you call them. Someone that not only tolerates all your quirks on the daily, but still loves you "for richer or poorer" and "through sickness and in health." I can think of no greater way to celebrate this type of long-term devotion than to take the appropriate estate planning measures with your sweetheart in mind. Like your … [Read more...]
