Estate Planning is a vital part of life everyone must consider – not just the “rich” or the “elderly,” as many assume. Estate Planning is not just about planning for death or how assets will be distributed, but includes planning for life’s emergencies, such as illness or incapacity. If you are in a car accident, who will pay the bills? If you become medically incapacitated or suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, who will make medical or everyday decisions? These are all-too-real events that occur unexpectedly and leave family members unprepared and at odds. The easiest way to avoid conflict or confusion is to identify and name a Power of Attorney. […]
