by Kimberly Hanlon | Aug 21, 2015 | Medical Assistance Planning
When Marlise Munoz arrived at the hospital on the night of November 26, 2013, she was already dead. At 33, this dutiful wife and mother to a toddler son fell victim to a sudden pulmonary embolism. Despite both her husband, Erick, and her being experienced paramedics,...
by Kimberly Hanlon | Apr 24, 2015 | Medical Assistance Planning
As we age, our desires regarding our end-of-life care often become significantly more defined. For some, when all brain activity stops is the right time to stop any medical treatments keeping the body alive–for others, it is important to continue care for as...
by Kimberly Hanlon | Sep 24, 2014 | Beneficiary Designations, Digital Estate, Estate Planning, Health Care Directives, Kid's Protection Plan, Legacy Planning, Medical Assistance Planning, Planning for Pets, Powers of Attorney, Reducing Conflict, Trusts, Wills
If you’ve ever had a friend, child, or even grandchild effortlessly solve a technology problem that had frustrated you endlessly, you can probably empathize with the millions of Americans who forgo estate planning because they fear it is highly complicated and...
by Kimberly Hanlon | Aug 8, 2014 | Beneficiary Designations, Choosing Guardians, Estate Planning, Estate Planning for Families, Families with Children, Health Care Directives, Kid's Protection Plan, Medical Assistance Planning, Reviewing & Updating Your Plan, Trusts
School-Year Chaos is Near, Have You Finished These 5 To-Dos? You won’t be surprised to hear that Americans like to get the most enjoyment they can out of the summer, but is it worth putting off what you need to do for what you want to do? Parents know, once the school...
by Kimberly Hanlon | Jul 11, 2014 | Families with Children, Health Care Directives, Kid's Protection Plan, Medical Assistance Planning, Uncategorized
To all the parents who’ve just seen their child accept his or her high school diploma, congratulations! You’ve put in eighteen years of effort toward their achievements–full of both fun and frustration–and the time draws nearer for them to set off on their...
by Kimberly Hanlon | Oct 15, 2013 | Disability Planning, Estate Planning, Medical Assistance Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trusts
For many people, the basics of estate planning are simple enough, but for those families with loved ones who are disabled or have special needs, the estate planning process is more involved – and definitely more critical. The latest statistics show that five percent...