Newsletter Vol2 No6
Welcome
Hello! Welcome to our September Newsletter!
Our Information section this month has articles providing tips on dealing with loved ones who are suffering from dementia and other disabilities. We hope they can help the caregivers in those situations.
Our Articles section deals with two topics that are difficult to talk about: Prenuptial Agreements and Hospice Care.
If you have a question you would like us to answer or a topic you would like us to write about please let us know.
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News
Estates, Executor Services, and Other Things
TIME TO UPDATE YOUR WILL!
With the new school year starting, now is a great time to review your Estate Planning documents. This article from Consumer Reports explains why you should update your Will now. Click HERE to read.
AND STAY OUT OF THESE STATES!
For Estate Planning purposes, all states are not created equal. There are some states you don’t want to be caught dead in. Literally. This article from Forbes lists the states with the highest estate and inheritance taxes. Click HERE.
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Updates
All About Us and What We’ve Been Up To
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Information
Legal, Practical, and Tips and Tricks
PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS:
Patients suffering from Dementia have an incredibly difficult life. It is only matched by those that provide care to the patient. Caregivers suddenly find themselves in an unusual situation with a steep learning curve. To help them catch up, Barron’s has published an article by Morey Stettner that originally appeared in MarketWatch. Click HERE to read.
DIGITAL ASSETS AND DISABILITY:
One issue in dealing with patients with Dementia is how to manage their assets both real and digital. This is true for anyone that is disabled. In a transcript from the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, two attorneys discuss some tips to make things easier. Click HERE to read.
Articles
Interesting Items from Other Sites
WHY WOULD I NEED A PRENUP?
We all know Love conquers all. So why would anyone need a Prenuptial Agreement? As Michael Waters writes in The New Yorker, prenups have become popular for reasons people don’t usually think about when they plan on getting married. Click HERE to read.
RETHINKING HOSPICE:
Hospice has become an accepted method of end-of-life care. Traditionally hospices have been managed by non-profit organizations. But this article by Markian Hawryluk of Kaiser Health News reports on how that is changing and not always for the good. Click HERE to read the article.
Fun Stuff
Entertainment and Distractions
HE DID NOT PLAN ON THIS
Being a brilliant singer and songwriter doesn’t make you a brilliant estate planner. CNN is reporting that after a six (yes six) year court battle, Prince’s estate has finally been settled. Click HERE to read the story.
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3. Give our customers information and guidance during their time of grief.
4. Give our customers outside of Southeast Texas someone to act for them when their loved one’s estate is in Southeast Texas.
5. Give our customers a break from worrying about their loved one’s estate and let them enjoy their regular life.
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