I am familiar with the American Cancer Society; as I am sure most people are … their healthy living campaigns, push for early detection, and tireless efforts researching cancer causes and cures. However, the American Cancer Society offers a great deal more, particularly in the area of supporting those currently undergoing treatment for cancer. I was […]
Let’s face it. Needing to buy life insurance for your kids tops the list of Things No One Wants to Think About. It’s difficult to look at the long-term and financial reasoning behind a topic which is full of emotion. Parents often can’t address it and many life insurance agents don’t broach this awkward conversation. […]
This is the final post in a three part series on pre-planning for your death. In the first part, terms related to pre-planning for your death were defined. In the second part, exactly what happens to your remains after you die was covered. Now, steps to pre-planning your funeral will be discussed. This series is […]
One of the main goals at Epilawg is to help you plan your own epilogue to your life. Many of the posts here discuss passing on what you’ve accumulated during your lifetime to your loved ones. However, what if everything you accumulated throughout your life is lost because of your health? Because you did not […]
March 29, 1867 – November 4, 1955 Born Denton True “Cy” Young, he is one of the most famous major league baseball pitchers of all time. He played for a total of 5 different major league baseball teams during his career from 1890 to 1911. His record for most career wins for a pitcher still […]
I noted in my post, Second Marriages and Blend Families, individuals who are remarried and have children from a previous relationship may want to establish a plan to ensure the children from the prior relationship still inherit from his or her estate. Typically when a spouse passes away everything is left to the surviving spouse. But […]
Earlier this month, a Hennepin County District Court Judge addressed the questions, “Who has the power to decide if a person under guardianship should be allowed to die? Should it be the guardian …? Should it be the Court …?”
This is the second in a three part series on pre-planning for your death. In the first part, terms related to pre-planning for your death were defined. In this part, exactly what happens to your remains after you die will be covered. Finally, steps to pre-planning your funeral will be discussed. This series is written […]
Ronnie Van Zant: January 15, 1948 – October 20, 1977 Steve Gaines: September 14, 1949 – October 20, 1977 Cassie Gaines: July 5, 1948 – October 20, 1977 It has 35 years since the plane carrying the band members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others, crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi. 6 people died and the others injured. […]
Here on Epilawg, we already have great articles about the estate planning for social media accounts and the importance of having an estate plan that addresses ownership of digital art. This article will address the importance of giving fiduciaries information about digital assets for a smooth management of your incapacity plan and the proper administration of your estate plan. It makes […]
What is a Guardianship? A guardianship is a determination by the Court that a person (proposed ward) is incapacitated. The judge must make this decision based upon clear and convincing evidence. “Incapacitated person” means an individual who is impaired to the extent of lacking sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible personal decisions, […]