I was surprised when I was visiting with a college friend in Seattle this fall. She asked, “How will I know when you die?” I was surprised with my response. “I don’t know.” When I returned home, I created a document that I put with my estate planning papers. Here is what I created. I…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney George, a widower, died yesterday. Already his family is arguing about what to do with his remains. Should he be buried or cremated? If he is buried, which cemetery is the “right” one? If he is cremated, can some of his children take a portion of his…
By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Who knows where you keep your important papers? In an emergency situation, valuable time could be wasted tracking down important legal papers. Make it a point to tell your children, successor trustee or personal representative where they can find your original documents. …
By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho You may be nominated by a family member or friend to handle their affairs when they die. It is certainly a compliment and an honor, but also a huge job. You may want to think twice before you accept, or consider hiring…