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A Reminder About Digital Assets in Ann Arbor

June 9th, 2014
Estate planning is one of the most difficult aspects of personal finance. As humans, we tend to procrastinate on dealing with our own mortality and often focus on seemingly more important issues facing us today. However, estate plans play a significa… Read More
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How Will You Give To Charity?

June 6th, 2014
Most people are familiar with the benefits of making lifetime donations to charitable causes and organizations. In addition to outright gifts during your lifetime, there are additional estate planning techniques that can be used to achieve significan… Read More
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Ohio Focuses On Elder Abuse in Ann Arbor

June 5th, 2014
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a new Elder Justice Initiative within the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to increase the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases and improve victims’ access to services. The office’s Crime… Read More
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The Costs Of Home Caregivers

June 3rd, 2014
Unlike other areas of health care, the cost of hiring someone to help look after to an aging family member at home has been relatively stable. The cost of home care giving has gone up only about 1% annually over the last five years, compared with an… Read More
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What Do You Want To Be Remembered For?

June 2nd, 2014
Whether it’s treasured pearl earrings or a vintage camera, a house or what’s left of your life savings, deciding who should inherit your worldly goods means making sometimes wrenching choices. For older people without children, stepchildren or gr… Read More
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Saying "I Don't" Instead Of "I Do"

May 30th, 2014
Americans have long been retreating from marriage. While more people of all ages are living together, the growth of unmarried couples is fastest among the older segment of the population. Attorneys are constantly on their cohabitating, unmarried clie… Read More
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Delaware Looking At Digital Asset Legislation

May 29th, 2014
Legislation addressing estate planning in the digital realm is headed for the Delaware General Assembly. A new bill from Rep. Darryl Scott (D-Dover) would require companies like Google to hand over control of users accounts to a trusted person outlin… Read More
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Who Will Raise Your Children If Something Happens To You?

May 28th, 2014
A parent’s greatest gift is to raise children who are confident and independent, because ultimately they will need to live in the world without us. Who will finish the job if something happens to you? Make sure you have appointed the guardians for… Read More
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Keep Your Advance Healthcare Directive Handy

May 23rd, 2014
Most of the time, patients who have advance directives — somewhere — and don’t bring them to the hospital have simply left them at home. But lawyers’ offices and safe deposit boxes are also popular locations. All of which are useless if a per… Read More
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Have "The Talk" - Discuss Your Finances With Your Adult Children

May 22nd, 2014
Talking to your adult kids about your finances and how you plan to divvy up your money after your death may be one of the most important conversations you'll ever have. But … the majority of families aren't comfortable talking about m… Read More
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