Monthly Archives: December 2019
5 Important Things Your Medical Power of Attorney Agent Needs to Know
Even if you are currently the picture of good health, you may suddenly become too ill to make healthcare decisions for yourself or become unconscious after an accident, needing someone to stand in your shoes to make those decisions for you. A medical power of attorney is a crucial part of your estate plan… Read More »
Impact of a Non-Citizen Spouse on Estate Planning
According to the Pew Research Center, in 2017, there were 44.4 million foreign-born people living in the United States, 55% of whom were non-citizens. As a result, there are many occasions when a non-citizen may be the beneficiary of the estate of a U.S. citizen, for example, if the non-citizen immigrant married a U.S…. Read More »
5 Key Considerations in Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples
Everyone needs estate planning. Regardless of your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, properly protecting your future and your loved ones requires a plan. There are a few specific considerations to keep in mind when it comes to estate planning for LGBTQ couples. Each couple is unique, and it is our goal at McDonald… Read More »
How to care for an elderly parent
As much as you may try, aging is something you cannot escape, and it affects all families. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even if you are in the fortunate circumstance where your… Read More »
