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The Essential Role of a Trustee in Estate Planning
At Duncan Legal, PC, we understand how important it is to ensure that your estate plan is executed according to your wishes. One of the key components of an effective estate plan is selecting the right Trustee. A Trustee is the individual or entity appointed to manage...
Choosing Green Burials and Eco-Friendly Estate Planning
In lieu of flowers, please… is a phrase that's becoming more frequent in obituaries, reflecting a shift towards honoring loved ones through charitable donations instead of floral tributes. As awareness of environmental issues grows, many are looking for ways to...
Exploring Innovative Living Arrangements for Seniors
As more seniors seek alternatives to traditional retirement living, creative housing solutions are becoming increasingly popular. At Duncan Legal, we understand that options like co-housing, shared housing, and eco-villages can offer unique benefits, but they also...
Steps to Take After a Dementia Diagnosis: Protecting Your Loved One
Receiving a dementia diagnosis for a loved one is a life-changing event that brings both emotional and practical challenges. Dementia often starts with minor symptoms like misplacing items or forgetting appointments, but it progresses and becomes more debilitating...
Reap the Benefits: Refresh Your Estate Plan This Fall
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to blanket the landscape, farmers are hard at work, preparing to bring in their harvest. This season of change is a wonderful reminder for us to revisit and update our estate plans. At Duncan Legal, we believe that, much like the...
Eating Well as We Age: Nutrition Tips for Seniors
Aging gracefully starts with good nutrition. At Duncan Legal, we know that a healthy diet is crucial for supporting overall well-being and quality of life for seniors. With the right nutritional choices, older adults can maintain their physical health, cognitive...
Have You Looked at Your Beneficiary Designations Recently? Here’s Why It’s Important
Whether it's an insurance policy you bought years ago, the 401(k) you signed up for on your first day at work, or the IRA you've been nurturing for decades, these assets were created to protect your financial future and the well-being of your loved ones. But are your...
Planning a Move to a New State? Don’t Forget to Update Your Estate Plan
Have you recently moved to another state or are you considering relocating? Amidst the excitement and challenges of moving, it's easy to overlook the impact on your estate plan. Different state laws regarding taxes, property, and inheritance can create potential...
Protecting Your Child’s Inheritance: Options for Security and Peace of Mind
At Duncan Legal, we often hear from parents who are concerned about the best way to protect their children's inheritance. From job instability to potential divorces, and worries about whether a child can manage a substantial inheritance wisely, these are all...
Do You Need a Trust?
One of the first questions many of my clients ask is whether they need a trust. It's a great question, but it leads to another: What do you want your estate plan to accomplish? First I will explain what trusts are and how they work. Then I will look at the benefits of...