What if you could order a cremation for your loved one from their bedside? It would certainly avoid the need to research and find a funeral home. In addition, it avoids a visit to the funeral home and the potential for employees to try and upsell your every decision. For basic cremation with the delivery of cremains to your doorstep,…
Estate planning is not just for seniors. Ideally, as soon as you turn eighteen you should have some version of an estate plan because your parents are no longer automatically able to make decisions or act on your behalf. There are several reasons to create a power of attorney for finances once you turn eighteen. For example, the military helps…
Natalie scrunched up the letter in her hand and tossed it into the trash. “Thanks for nothing, Uncle Fred.” Her husband, John, frowned. “Bad news?” Natalie shrugged. “Remember when Uncle Fred said he was going to pay the college tuition for all his nieces and nephews?” “Sure, we figured that into our financial plan. It will be a big help.”…
Our clients understand the importance of estate planning. In this time of COVID-19, many people are also feeling a sense of urgency. It is important to remember, though, that the plan is only the beginning. A surprising number of our clients discover, after the death of a family member, that an asset that should have been transferred to the trust…
There’s a reason why more and more funeral organizations are offering green burials. The byproducts of a traditional funeral and interment are becoming a significant environmental problem. According to the Green Burial Council, each year, traditional burials in America put the following in the ground: 20 million feet of wood 17,000 tons of copper and bronze 6 million tons of…