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The Importance of Keeping Your Medical Information Organized
Most of us know we should have a healthcare directive, stating our wishes for end-of-life treatment and appointing someone to make health decisions for us if we are unable. We sign the documents, put them somewhere safe, and feel a little better knowing that someone we trust can make medical decisions for us if we cannot.
ChatGPT Can Tell You What the Law Says. Your Attorney Helps You Decide What to Do.
Artificial intelligence can be remarkably useful. You can ask a question in plain English and receive an explanation in seconds.
Harvesting Your Legacy: Revisiting and Updating Your Estate Plan This Fall
As autumn arrives and farmers prepare for the harvest, the season provides a fitting reminder of the importance of preparation.
Preparing Your Heirs Before They Inherit
The most important part of an inheritance may not simply be what you leave behind, but how you leave it.
Life Insurance Is Not an Estate Plan
For many families, life insurance is one of the first financial products they purchase. It can provide an important safety net by replacing lost income, helping pay debts, covering final expenses, or providing financial stability for loved ones after a death.
Generational Wealth Transfer: Passing on Values and Assets
At Duncan Legal, PC, we understand that wealth transfer is about much more than moving financial assets from one generation to the next.
Why Transferring Home Ownership Does Not Replace an Estate Plan
Adding a child to a deed may appear to simplify inheritance, but it can create control, creditor, tax, and family problems that proper estate planning can avoid.
The Hidden Danger of Outdated Beneficiary Forms
Outdated beneficiary forms can override a will or trust and send valuable assets to the wrong person. Regular reviews keep an estate plan aligned with your wishes.
Legal Documents that College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
Once a child turns 18, parents may no longer have automatic authority over medical, educational, or financial matters. These five documents can help families prepare.
Five Signs It’s Time to Help an Aging Parent
Recognizing the warning signs that an aging parent needs more support can help families make important legal and financial decisions before a crisis occurs.
