What Does it Mean to be a Ward of the State?
What does it mean to be a ward of the state? When an adult is unable to care for themselves due to disability or disease, someone else has to manage their affairs. This is often accomplished by appointing a guardian. When no family member is available to become the guardian, the adult who needs care…
What if I Become Incapacitated? Who Will Take Care of My Family?
Not being able to take care of your family or yourself can be a scary thought. Who will make all the important decisions about your finances, health, and important decisions about your family? There are some estate planning documents that will allow you to name someone to take care of you and your family. Let’s…
Break Down Estate Planning By Using These Worksheets
Estate planning is not something you are probably thinking about… especially if you are decades out from retirement. It is one of those things we all know we should do but don’t think about until we are much older. Sometimes, sadly, we do not think about it until it is too late. However, regardless of…