Clients sometimes have peculiar wishes. As estate planning attorneys, sometimes it seems as though we’ve seen it all! Here is a link to a cartoon which pokes fun at estate planning oddities and suggests (in jest) that a well-known email scam may be carrying out someone’s last wishes. Whether it’s leaving random legacies or other unusual bequests, clients have a right to leave their assets the way they wish. However, we have a duty to suggest alternatives, where appropriate. After all, we’re the … [Read more...] about Guiding the Client: You’re the Expert
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Guidance for Families When a Member is Dying
It’s appropriate this blog post is appearing on April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day. The initiative is designed to encourage individuals to prepare and discuss their advance medical directives. Advance directives enable families to know what kind of care is desired, should a loved one become ill and not be able to communicate. Studies indicate 73% of Americans would prefer to die at home, but up to 50% die in hospital settings. It takes courage and determination to carry out a loved … [Read more...] about Guidance for Families When a Member is Dying
