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Why You Might Want to go through probate
Read moreShould You Avoid Probate? Why You Might Want To Go Through Probate Avoiding probate is a common goal for individuals deciding how they want their money and property to be handled when they pass. It is a worthy one and is regularly promoted by estate planning attorneys across the nation. However, probate is not an […]
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Estate Planning vs. Elder Law
Read moreEstate Planning and Elder Law What’s the Difference? As you start to plan for your future, both in terms of financial affairs and health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law entail. How do they differ? Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of […]
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Oh the Places you will go Webinar
Read moreDid you just turn 18? Are you the parent of a child who turned 18 or is already 18 or older? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you need to check out The Happy Lawyer’s latest webinar. You will learn what estate planning documents young adults need AND why they need these […]
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HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults
Read moreWhy Young Adults Need HIPAA The Federal Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA for short) protects private medical information from being released without a patient’s consent. Do you know why young adults need a HIPAA once they turn eighteen? Don’t worry, we have you covered. This article will present an overview for young adults […]
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Kids Going Away to College?
Read moreKids Going Away To College? Why You Should Include Estate Planning in the Preparation Are your kids going away to college? If so, you may have been running around for weeks, getting your new college student off to school. It’s exhilarating, and your heart likely is bursting at the seams. You’re probably prouder than words […]
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Power of Attorney for Young Adults
Read moreHappy 18th Birthday! Now What? Congratulations! You are now considered a legal adult. Aside from purchasing alcohol, there is now very little you cannot legally do. Even though you may not feel any different, from a legal standpoint, a lot has changed. And one of those is that you need a power of attorney for […]
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Business Owner Incapacity Planning
Read moreBusiness Owner Incapacity Planning Passing Along a Benefit, Not a Burden Why is incapacity planning for business owners an indispensable component of your business and estate plan? Most business owners have their estate planning prepared because they are worried about what will happen to their business after they are dead. However, have you ever thought […]
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How to Stress Test Your Estate Plan
Read moreHow to Stress Test Your Estate Plan I don’t know about you but I hate being stresssed. I guess it’s because I’m a control freak. I know I’m not alone here. But, one thing I, and you, too, can control is alleviating stress when you die. How? By learning how to stress test your estate […]