Planning for Special Circumstances

The Greatest Gift

It used to be that the Christmas season didn’t start until the day after Thanksgiving. But now, retailers bring out their holiday decorations the day after…

Planning for Special Circumstances

The Ties That Bind

Just the smell of a turkey baking on Thanksgiving conjures up memories of being at home as a child. My mom got up very early in…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Don’t Let Plans for More Children Keep You From Protecting the Ones You Have

I read a book recently called The Middle Place. It’s a beautiful and touching memoir written by Kelly Corrigan, a young mother…

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Estate Planning Puts Parents in Control

I always get anxious when I travel away from my kids, and my anxiety is heightened when my husband and I travel together. So when we…

Planning for Special Circumstances

How Much Insurance Do I Need to Protect My Family?

NB: A version of this post was published in a recent e-newsletter. It got such a positive response, I thought I’d publish it here as well.

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Estate Planning Can Help Parents Prevent Family Feuds

I have three children who get usually get along. But virtually every day, they squabble about something trivial. For example, they may argue over who gets…

FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives, Planning for Special Circumstances

Why Do I Need a HIPAA Authorization?

What is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is a Federal law that required the establishment of national standards to protect the privacy…

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Estate Planning for Your Digital Estate

According to a recent Pew Research Study, about 75 percent of all Americans conduct online activities.  For adults between the ages of 18 and 44, that…

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Don’t Wait Until Just Before You Get On A Plane to Prepare Your Estate Plan

On average more than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Of those, about 40,000 are fatalities. Contrast…

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Top Ten Estate Planning Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children

Estate planning is extremely important for parents of special needs children. Without proper planning, well-meaning parents can inadvertently disqualify special needs children from receiving government benefits, which…