The Importance of Beneficiary Designations

When most people think of estate planning, they typically think about a Will, a Trust, or a Power of Attorney (and hopefully a Medical Power of Attorney as well!). What they may not think about are the beneficiaries of their life insurance policies. Reviewing and...

Why Everyone Should Have a Power of Attorney

I’ve recently received several frantic calls from a family member of someone who is hospitalized and unable to communicate or act on their own behalf. The duration of the incapacity is unclear, but what is certain is the individual in the hospital is unable to handle...