by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 9, 2014 | Estate Planning
An estate plan and the legal documents contained therein have serious consequences for you, your family and your property. Creation of an estate plan requires a thorough, frank discussion of your health, welfare, finances, your family members, your life long goals,...
by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 20, 2014 | Estate Planning
Everyone has heard they need an estate plan. Most people know it should include a Last Will & Testament, but when pressed, don’t know what other documents might be required. An estate plan is more than just a Last Will & Testament. A good estate plan...
by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 2, 2013 | Estate Planning
When an individual become incapacitated, others may need to assist by making financial and medical decisions on behalf of the individual. These decision makers can use a variety of tools to make decisions, depending on documents the incapacitated individual created....
by Twyla Sketchley | Oct 24, 2013 | Estate Planning
Turning 65 is a milestone birthday, bringing with it Medicare eligibility and the accompanying choices. In addition, there are a number issues to be addressed. When you turn 65, these are the 10 things you need to do: 1. Sign up for Medicare. This requires you to...
by Twyla Sketchley | Sep 26, 2013 | Estate Planning
A handwritten Last Will and Testament is referred to as a holographic Will, which is also by the individual making it. Holographic wills are often written in emergency situations such as when the individual is facing death. Because of the circumstances, they are not...
by Twyla Sketchley | Sep 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
An estate plan is more than just a Last Will & Testament. It also includes a Durable Power of Attorney, a Designation of Health Care Surrogate or Health Care Power of Attorney, a Living Will, and often a Trust, a Pre-need Designation of a Guardian for a Minor...
