Estate Planning 101 for Parents Free Online Class! August 28th at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Aug 28, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeGrqT4vGNJDRzLZ16ENnzqkDfEkQxFM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The most common …
As parents, one of our greatest responsibilities is to ensure the well-being of our children. This includes not only providing for their physical needs, but also making sure that they are taken care of financially and emotionally in the event of our unexpected absence. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more important than …
Digital estate planning to-dos: ✔ Make a list of your digital assets and passwords so others know where to find them. ✔ Back up data stored in the cloud to a local computer or storage device. ✔ Work with an attorney to provide consent in legal documents (back wheel and front wheel).You may have planned for your loved …
Teenagers and Estate Planning Presented By Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law (503) 490-4020 Parents do not stop worrying about their kids when they turn 18. However, our legal ability to weigh in on our children’s medical care and financial needs ends on their 18th birthday when they becomes adults in the eyes of the law. …
My clients feel like there are so many barriers between what they can give, what they can do and who it will affect. They want to be able to see and measure how their gifts are making a unique impact and they want an interactive experience. I think that is participation is key. Most of …
Michelle-Shari, Thank you so much for these articles and the other references you forwarded by email. I was very impressed with your presentation and the information you conveyed. You are a natural story teller and stories are what tend to resonate with people and inspire them to action. Parents don’t understand how vital it is …
I too am so surprised at how quickly Summer flew by. August is here which means the school year is about to begin. Preschools to colleges are already sending out forms to complete including; health releases and emergency contact forms. Although many parents look upon these forms as a time-consuming necessary evil, they can actually …
While we always hope for the best, the reality is that we might experience a period of brief incapacity at some point in our lives. We may be unable to direct our own medical care, pay our bills or address the needs of our minor children. At these most critical junctures, being prepared can save …
Elements of Estate Planning Documents for People with Pets: The idea of creating legally enforceable documents that ensure our family pets are always taken care of is relatively new. Leona Helmsley, left millions of dollars for the care of her dog, Trouble. When she did so she not only created quite the legal fuss but …
I hear this phrase a lot when meeting with parents for their initial appointment “I don’t know, what I don’t know”. With sites like LegalZoom, BuildAWill, LegacyWriter, and more, the ability to create your Will has never been easier. Or is it? Think about the estate planning process being like a day rafting down a …