by Laurie Ohall | Feb 15, 2022 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Marriage
Estate planning is crucial for anyone, whether you’re young or old, sick or healthy, single or married. It’s especially important for LGBTQIA+ families to create estate plans due to their unique situations. Sometimes, circumstances exist that require extra planning to...
by Laurie Ohall | Feb 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
You likely consider your pet a part of your family. Thinking about losing them one day is devastating. However, most people don’t think about what would happen if they die before their pet does. Since your furry friends are important to you, it’s vital to plan for...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 21, 2022 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document authorizing a specific person to make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated due to an injury or illness. Two types of POAs – financial POAs and medical POAs – serve very different purposes. Understanding...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 13, 2022 | Estate Planning
You may be aware that donations to charitable organizations are tax-deductible. However, there may be additional tax benefits that you can take advantage of when incorporating charitable giving as part of your estate plan. By leaving a portion of your estate to a...
by Laurie Ohall | Jan 6, 2022 | Estate Planning, Health Care Directives
Have you thought about what you would want to happen if you became severely ill or incapacitated and could not voice your wishes to family members and doctors? Unfortunately, without the appropriate documentation about how you want medical situations handled, the...