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Home » General » Page 24

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Health Care Directives: What You Need to Know

January 11, 2024 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

planning for incapacity

Health care directives in estate planning involve several important considerations. Here are 10 key aspects to be aware of: Medical Power of Attorney: Designate a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf when you can't. Choose someone who understands your values. Physician's Directive (a/k/a Living Will): Clearly outline your preferences for medical treatments in critical situations. Legal Compliance: Ensure your health care directive complies with your state's … [Read more...] about Health Care Directives: What You Need to Know

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Thought of the Day

January 11, 2024 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

"Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about." -Marilyn Monroe … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day:

January 10, 2024 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

"Embrace discomfort. That’s how you’ll learn, grow, become strong, and ultimately, become free." -Maxime Lagacé … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day:

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Thought of the Day

January 3, 2024 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

“Life does not owe you anything because life has already given you everything." - Ralph Marston … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day

December 27, 2023 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

“There are two great days in a person’s life – the day we are born and the day we discover why." - William Barclay … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day

December 20, 2023 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

“Your best life will not be found in comfort. It will be found in fighting for what you believe in." - Maxime Lagacé … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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Annual Estate Plan Reviews: Part II

December 14, 2023 by Emily J. Wyatt

In the blog last week, we considered five (5) important reasons to review your estate plan, but there are even more reasons to review your estate plan annually. Remember -- estate plans are dynamic and should evolve over time to stay in alignment with your current desires and circumstances. Thus, here are five (5) more compelling benefits of conducting annual estate plan reviews: 6. Philanthropic Goals: Charitable intentions can evolve over time. Whether it's a newfound cause you're … [Read more...] about Annual Estate Plan Reviews: Part II

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Thought of the Day

December 13, 2023 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." - William James … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day

December 6, 2023 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it." - Mary Engelbreit … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day

November 29, 2023 by Stephen A. Mendel, Estate Planning Attorney

“Be so good they can’t ignore you." - Steve Martin … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

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