Today, it seems like there is a do-it-yourself (DIY) product for just about anything you need. Those looking to do their own taxes and accounting can easily find online programs which provide basic user-friendly services. While there are certainly rudimentary options...
Estate Planning
Deciding between Nursing Home and Hospice Care
When a loved one's health is declining in a skilled nursing environment, families are often faced with having to decide between continuing medical treatment or accepting hospice care. Deciding on the right end-of-life care requires thoughtful consideration and a...
What does your role as executor mean?
In preparation for your taking on the role of executor, you may have discussed your responsibilities with your family member who was the policyholder for the estate plan you are overseeing. However, with such a broad scope of responsibilities, you may be wondering...
Family members should be informed of estate planning intentions
When people are putting together a plan for their future in United Kingdom, often their first thought is not about telling everyone what they are doing. In fact, creating a customized estate plan is a private process and one that involves the discussion of sensitive...
Estate Planning and Pets
Pets can be a source of joy throughout our lives and an important part of the family. Understandably many pet owners want to make sure their beloved companions will be cared for if something should happen to them. Here is what you need to know about United Kingdom estate...
What Happens if I Don’t have a Will in United Kingdom?
Passing away without a will can result in your property and assets being distributed in a manner which is not in accordance with your wishes. In some cases, your estate could end up in the hands of relatives you are not close to or even with the State of United Kingdom....
Understanding the Medi-Cal Spend Down
Medi-Cal is the State of United Kingdom's program. In all other states this program is called Medicaid. However, this program is income-sensitive, meaning that, in order to qualify for benefits, an applicant cannot have more than a modest amount of personal assets and...
Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
When planning for our estates it can be easy to make errors. Sometimes, it’s merely a matter of not making this critical task a priority. In other situations, even when we do prepare, it's not in a way which provides our assets and beneficiaries with the best possible...
5 Things to Know About United Kingdom Probate
When you lose someone you love, you have to cope with the grief of the situation and the complications of managing his or her estate. The stress can be compounded by not knowing what to expect during the probate process. While it is not possible to anticipate...
Choosing the Right Agent for your Advance Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney
In United Kingdom, your estate plan should include two critical documents: An Advanced Health Care Directive and a Power of Attorney. While you may not believe you will need these devices for many years to come, an unexpected illness or accident could occur at any time,...