by Danielle Streed | May 5, 2016 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
When we think about marriage and having children, we think about a long life, watching our children grow up and ultimately enjoying our grandchildren. Nobody expects to die suddenly at the age of 40 and have their spouse die of a heart attack at the age of 38 less...
by Danielle Streed | Apr 28, 2016 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
When we think about parents, grandparents and children, we think that we will all die in the traditional order – oldest to youngest. Worse yet, we never think or imagine that we could be in a nursing home at the same time as our parents. However, as our parents...
by Danielle Streed | Apr 21, 2016 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
How many times have you heard someone say “You should put one of your children on your account so if something happens to you they won’t have to go to probate or if something happens to you and you have a stroke they can pay your bills.” What’s even worse...
by Danielle Streed | Mar 31, 2016 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
For years, many individuals have been under the mistaken belief that if they pre-arrange their funeral, burial or cremation that their wishes will be honored. The reality is that this not always the case. The current law allows the next of kin to bury or cremate the...
by Danielle Streed | Mar 17, 2016 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Mail scams, phone scams and overall financial abuse is on the rise. As our parents and grandparents age, it is important that we keep an eye on them and make sure that they are not being taken advantage of by one of the many scams out there. In a recent situation, I...
by Danielle Streed | Feb 19, 2016 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
You would not go to your family doctor for brain surgery or cancer treatment. You would likely go to a specialist. Why is it that individuals are comfortable consulting with an attorney that does not specialize or concentrate their practice in a specific area of the...
