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A Last Will and Testament - The Worst Excuses For Not Having One
What should every adult have, but nearly three quarters do not?
An up-to-date Last Will and Testament.
Most people do not have a legal Will because of these top 10 excuses.
Where There's A Will...
The one thing in life that is guaranteed is death, and
it is never too early to start thinking about your last wishes.
Living Wills
Death and dying-it's something that many people avoid talking about. But
refusing to talk about it and make your end of life decisions can cause
you--and your family--more grief and money than you may know.
Everybody's going to die, so we all need Wills
It may not be a pleasant thought to think about, but it happens.
Everyone will die, and not all of us will die peacefully on our
deathbed. It is vital that everyone, including teens, have a will.
Poll: More planning ahead for death, living wills
People are more likely these days to plan for their own death or talk to
close relatives about the subject that many have long been inclined to
avoid, a poll found.
Promoting Advance Directives
Society has paid a price for not recognizing the value of advance
directives.
End of Life Care
There are a great many care options for the last days of life. Emotional
and philosophical concerns, deciding where to receive care, and legal
documents (such as advance directives, a health care proxy, and a living
will) need to be discussed, decided, and legally secured to ensure you
receive the treatment you want.
Gay Wills: Giving You The Choice
Under current legislation, if you don't make a Will your gay partner has
no automatic right to your estate.
Wills Protect Children's Interests
Your will may be the most important document you ever create for your
children.
Clearing Up Estate Document Confusion
Few topics confuse investors more than figuring out what estate-related
documents they need. Living Wills, Living Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
are just a few of the terms that most find hard to define, let alone
understand.
Be specific about your final wishes
What is the difference between advance directives and DNR (Do Not
Resuscitate)? What should I do?
Legal Issues of Elderhood
There are four crucial documents each senior citizen should have: 1. An
updated and valid will; 2. A durable power of attorney; 3. A living
will; 4. A durable power of attorney for health care.
Living Wills Can Help In Hard Times
Q: My family and my doctor have been pushing me to sign a living will.
I'm not comfortable signing a living will at this time. Do I really need
one, or is this something I can do without?
Think About Your Estate Planning Checklist
You may think it's too soon to do estate planning. Yet, none of us can
predict the future - so you'll want to be prepared for anything.
Digital Inheritance Raises Legal Questions
As more of our personal lives go digital, family members, estate
attorneys and online service providers are increasingly grappling with
what happens to those information bits when their owners die.
Families Need To Communicate End-of-Life Wishes
What do "quality of life," "heroic measures" and "dying with dignity"
mean to you? What kind of care would you want if you were unable to
speak for yourself? What are your hopes and fears about the medical
treatments you might or might not receive? What makes life worth living
or, conversely, not worth living?
What Next?
So, you've planned carefully, consulted the professionals and have your
estate plan in order. Have you considered, however, what would happen if
you became incapacitated or died suddenly? Would your spouse, family,
attorney-in-fact or successor trustee know what to do?
Young, Single and in Need of an Estate Plan
Remember that hilarious episode of "Friends" where Ross convinces
Rachel, Phoebe and the others to sit down and write their wills and
designate durable power of attorney to each other in the event something
should happen to them?
Little Things Cause Big Problems After Death
Death and taxes. We can't avoid them. And though we talk about taxes,
death is a subject most of us avoid. We know it's out there and coming
this way. Yet, we don't discuss it.
End-of-life Issues
Few things are more unnatural than talking about the end of one's life.
It is a very uncomfortable topic to discuss with your partner, children,
family and sometimes even your health-care provider.
As a Life Ebbs, the Ultimate Family Quarrel
Many people will put off the writing of a Living Will thinking that
their family will be able to agree on the most appropriate care.
Countless press articles suggest that the 30 minutes or so that it will
take to prepare a Living Will is time very well spent.
Florida Supreme Court Decision Highlights
Importance of Getting Health Care Wishes in Writing
Elder Law Attorneys Offer Nine Tips to a Living Will, Health Care Proxy
and Health Care Power of Attorney
The Desperate Case of Terri Schiavo
The lengthy legal battle over the fate of Terri Schiavo in Florida has
heightened people’s interest in Living Wills and the Healthcare Power of
Attorney.
Get Cracking On Will
People, in general, are often hesitant to prepare wills. There's a
number of reasons for this.
Digital Wills Concept Tested in Australia
People have been known to hide their wills in some pretty unusual
locations, but concealing one in digital form inside a watch may take
some beating.
Member wins Six Feet Under DVD set during "Make A Will Month"
USLegalWills.com ran a "Six Feet Under" contest. This contest was to
promote the October "Make A Will Month".
PRESS RELEASE: USLegalWills.com
Introduces New Online U.S. Legal Will Service
USLegalWills.com announces a revolutionary new service, enabling
consumers to create and update their Wills over the Internet. Now, from
the comfort and privacy of their own home, all that a consumer needs is
an Internet connection and about 30 minutes to create a custom Will that
is legal in their local jurisdiction.
U.S. Online Legal Will Creation Service is now
Available
USLegalWills.com is pleased to announce that the MyWill™
service is now available for our U.S. members. (This service was made
available to our Canadian members earlier this year.)
A Death In The Family Brings Financial Issues
Here's a list of my top financial issues to consider when your spouse or
common-law partner (CLP) dies.
Canadian Online Legal Will Creation Service is now Available
Who will care for your children? Who inherits your house, your money, or
your prized baseball card collection? We have
removed the obstacles to writing a Will. It is convenient, low cost, and
simple.
PRESS RELEASE: USLegalWills.com Launches Unique Internet
Estate Planning Services
USLegalWills.com has launched a unique portfolio of services that
allows consumers to communicate their final wishes to loved ones after
they have passed away. The interactive web site includes services for
describing funeral wishes, drafting a legal Will and preparing
multimedia messages.
Elders' 'Day-At-A-Time' Approach Neglects Planning
Senior citizens must ensure that their Will, Living Will, Power of
Attorney, funeral plans and healthcare directives are in order.
Family
Feud Over Ted Williams Body
The family feud over Ted Williams' body deepened when his Will showed
that he wanted to be cremated, but the executor of his estate said the
slugger later decided to be frozen.
Wills
Can Leave a Bitter Legacy
Poor planning, vague bequests may lead to family feuds, lawyers warn.
Stuart Adamson of Big Country dies without a Will
A number of high profile cases have made headlines in North America
which demonstrate the importance of writing a Will and keeping it up to
date.
Same-sex Partners Should Each Write a Legal Will
News articles highlight the importance of writing a will in same-sex
relationships.
More Than Half of Americans Don't Have a Will, Says New Survey by FindLaw
According to a recent survey,
59% of American adults don't have a will, giving them little control or input
into issues, such as what will happen to their assets and any minor children,
after they die.
CBC's Market Place attacks the Canadian Legal Will Kit
(also known as the Canadian National Will Kit,
the Canadian National Will Guide, and the
Complete Canadian Will Guide)
Consumer affairs TV show 'Market Place' attacks a product called the
Canadian Legal Will Kit, and questions the use of all Do-It-Yourself
Will kits.
Complete Strangers May Get a Share of Your Estate
Another case demonstrating the consequences of dying without a Will has
been reported in California. This time the California Supreme Court
reluctantly decided that a widow whose husband died without a Will must
share his property with his half siblings, even though he never knew of
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News Headlines - July 2, 2009
Reduce Estate Tax By Making Gifts
You can do a lot to minimize your estate taxes before you die. One way is to make some gifts.
Nightmare On Elm Street
Declining home prices and higher adjustable rate mortgage payments spell big trouble for some borrowers.
Choosing The Right Financial Adviser
Like hiring a personal trainer, finding the right financial adviser can help whip your finances into shape.
Pay Death To Go Away
Five ways to turn your wealth into health.
Insuring The Future
Newlyweds need protection now more than ever.
Taxes: Estate Planning
You can't take it with you, but you don't have to give it all to the government either.
Estate Planning
Here are ten things you need to know about estate planning.
Estate Planning In The Digital Age
If you died, could anyone access your online accounts? Here's how to protect and pass on your digital assets.
You're Dead, Now What?
An estate plan will help your loved ones avoid delays, legal problems and uncertainty.
Grandma's Got A Boyfriend, Now What?
The older you are, the more complicated your finances, especially if you're combining households.
'Fridge' improving with help from family, friends, but knows it will take time (Yahoo! Canada Sports)
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed "The Fridge" will be back to his old, affable self.
Barack Obama: Vladimir Putin is 'living in the past' (Daily Telegraph)
Barack Obama yesterday accused Vladimir Putin the Russian prime minister of "living in the past" and indulging in Cold War thinking on the eve of his first trip to Russia as US president.
‘Stay-at-home mum’ has honour of being first living sculpture (The Herald)
A housewife with two young children will be the first "living sculpture" on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth. Rachel Wardell, from Sleaford, Lincolnshire, will take her place on the plinth as the first "living sculpture" in Antony Gormley's One & Other project, which begins on Monday.
Women living with HIV/Aids tourney spreads wings (The Herald)
THE Sokhaya tournament, a soccer event designed for women living with HIV and Aids, is now going places.
Harvard Allston Farmers’ Market offers fruits, veggies & sustainable living (Allston-Brighton Tab)
Harvard Allston Farmers’ Market started out a whole season of locally grown produce by celebrating green living at the Sustainability Fair on Friday.
Bloomfield Chamber learns about new area assisted living facility (Greene County Daily World)
Gina Wagler provided information on Odon's newest assisted living facility during the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce's Thursday meeting.
New Red Wing bandshell a 'living room' for community (Post-Bulletin)
RED WING -- City officials here have dubbed the newly finished bandshell in Central Park the "community living room.
Mission Oaks breaking new ground in assisted living (The Daily Commercial)
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in June for Mission Oaks, a 74-bed, 52,000-square-foot assisted living facility located on about six acres in Oxfor ...
Sex offender living in Mandan (The Bismarck Tribune)
A moderate-risk sex offender is now living in Mandan.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
(ARA) - Health and wellness is a privilege that everyone should be able to afford even in difficult economic times. With the right experience and know-how, anyone can make smart choices about healthy living while also being wallet wise.
Protecting private wells (The River Reporter)
Part two: Which tests and why? PENNSYLVANIA — Residents of Meadville and Dimock continue to live with contaminated water wells as the companies drilling for natural gas nearby strive to meet Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) directives to restore those water sources.
Living wills protect you at all ages, stages of life (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - "People act as if death is contagious. It's not contagious, you know. Death is as natural as life," so said Morrie Schwartz in the 1997 best-seller by Mitch Albom, "Tuesdays with Morrie." The popular biography made death seem almost accessible given Morrie's comfort level talking about it.
Expert's report: Progress made at BSDC (Lincoln Journal Star)
The state has made progress with the Beatrice State Developmental Center, but in a number of areas, “much remains to be done,” an independent expert has reported.
Community Calendar (Niles Herald-Spectator)
Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Business Insight: Law offices of K. Erik Wallin (The Westerly Sun)
Erik Wallin knows the law and understands the local region he serves. If all you know about lawyers comes from watching TV’s L.A. Law, you might likely view this profession as a high profile, largely glamorous calling.
Newell to serve on interim health care committees (Littleton Independent)
Being a freshman legislator isn’t easy. For some it takes a while to learn the ropes — battling pressure from lobbyists, constituents and the other party, all the while trying to master the Capitol’s rules and procedures.
Appraisal Institute Calls on HUD to Rescind Mortgage Regulation (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest real estate appraisal association, today led a coalition of four organizations and 35,000 members calling on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to rescind regulations regarding appraisal management companies .
Ask the Experts: Is an inheritance community property? (The Sacramento Bee)
This week, our "Ask the Experts" financial team tackles questions on divorce, attorneys' fees and college savings.
Realtors represent county board at state meeting (Daily Journal)
VINELAND -- Cumberland County Board of Realtors officers Joyce Conrow, president, Steph-anie Ver-derose, state director, and President-elect Evelyn Schweibinz attended the re-centNew Jersey Association of Realtors meeting in Edison.
Banks warn regulatory crackdown could stifle UK recovery (Independent)
Britain's banking sector last night fired a warning shot across the bows of the Treasury, urging the Chancellor not to put the UK's financial services sector at a major competitive disadvantage with new regulation that could even choke the economy's recovery.
Power-of-attornery, guardianship laws improved for seniors (Dayton Courier)
Advocates for elderly Nevadans had some success during the 2009 Legislature.
New City Attorney Trutanich offers his views on billboards, sign districts and the Ballona Wetlands (The Argonaut)
Newly elected Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich promised that he would do everything within his power to prevent the continued proliferation of outdoor signs that have permeated Los Angeles in recent years, especially on the Westside.
Woburn company to build power windmill in Scituate (The Patriot Ledger)
Solaya Energy of Woburn plans to build a power-generating windmill next to the town's water treatment plant on the Driftway. The company will erect a 260-foot, 1.5 megawat wind turbine on land leased from the town, and the town will buy the electricity at a reduced rate. The project is expected to save the town $2.4 million to $5.3 million over the next five years
61 batteries that power flood-control pumps stolen (The Houma Courier)
Nikki Buskey Staff Writer HOUMA - Terrebonne officials are asking for residents’ help to find out who has been stealing batteries that power pump stations around the parish, putting the communities they drain at serious risk of flooding.
S.C. Attorney General to review Sanford's travel records (CNN)
The attorney general of South Carolina on Tuesday asked the state law enforcement division to review Gov. Mark Sanford's travel records after the governor admitted to more visits with his mistress than previously disclosed.
Fla. judge says no to releasing video of Stallworth drunk-driving crash, cites victim privacy (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
MIAMI - A judge refused Thursday to release surveillance video depicting the moment a car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in a drunk-driving crash.
Conviction overturned in MySpace suicide case (The Register)
Good news for net users A federal judge on Thursday tentatively overturned convictions against a mother accused of using MySpace to bully a 13-year-old girl who went on to hang herself to death.… The power of collaboration within unified communications
Canton police chief accused of insubordination (The Canton Repository)
Resigning Canton Safety Director Thomas Nesbitt has scheduled a “pre-disciplinary” hearing for Canton Police Chief Dean McKimm, citing insubordination and possible termination.
Law aims to reduce taxes (The Palladium-Times)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo was in the town of Clay, Thursday, for the enactment of the “New N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act,” a law that gives citizens and local officials the power to cut local taxes by consolidating and dissolving the layers of local government that exist in the state today.
New Iowa Law Gives Iowa Consumers More Legal Power (KSFY Sioux Falls)
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says Iowa residents will have greater protection against fraud.
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