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As life progresses, we find ourselves in the unique position of being sandwiched between the needs of our children and the needs of our aging parents. This juncture, aptly termed the “sandwich generation,” presents a flood of new challenges and responsibilities. Among these, ensuring the well-being and legal preparedness of
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Every parent wants to see their children live happy, successful, fulfilled and self-dependent lives as adults where they can contribute to society in meaningful ways. From diapers to diplomas, getting them there is a joyful journey, even though there may be many moments along the way where both parents and
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For many young adults, spring break is a time of fun and celebration with friends in warm, tropical places. Maybe your child is taking a trip this spring break, or planning a service trip. Or, maybe you’re planning a family vacation to Daytona Beach or somewhere else enjoyable. Now
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This is one of the most common questions people ask. If you are an adult, the answer is yes. Here’s why. No one is immune from accident or illness. Anything can happen at any time. When something tragic and unexpected occurs, having important legal documents like a will and
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You’ve created (or updated) your will. Congratulations! Many people don’t make it this far, but you’re not done yet. You need to spend about fifteen minutes having your will notarized by a notary public. With a little upfront planning, you can make sure your estate and assets
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You’ve probably read that major life events like marriage, buying a house, having a baby, sending a child off to college, and getting divorced are top reasons people choose to create or update a will or put a young adult power of attorney form in place. But there’s
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Who signs a young adult power of attorney form? How old does my child have to be to sign? When does a young adult power of attorney start? Does it come to an end on its own? Once it’s in place, can I change it? These are all common
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Young adults across America are coming home for the holidays. While the season may look different this year, and many of us will have to forego or adjust our time-honored traditions, we can still take time to discuss things we care about together and prepare for the year ahead. One
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It’s hard to believe, but in a few short weeks, young adults across America will be coming home for Thanksgiving. While the holiday may look different this year, and many of us will have to forego or adjust our time-honored traditions, we can still take time to reflect on
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What will happen to your pet after you pass? Who will care for your property and personal affairs? What music do you want played at your funeral and what will be served for lunch? These are all important questions best addressed in a letter of instruction. What is a letter
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If you’re like many parents across America, you just sent your kids off to college. In a normal year, this rite of passage would feel as normal as fall weather, carving pumpkins and high school football games. In 2020, nothing feels normal. The pandemic highlights an uncomfortable reality – none
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As students everywhere prepare to head into a school year unlike any other, uncertainties and challenges abound. A smart move for many parents is to put a young adult power of attorney form in place before their children head off to college. In this post, we answer five of the