By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho An inheritance of cash can be good or bad. The “good” part is easy. Someone receives the inheritance and uses the funds wisely to enhance their lives. The “bad” part is often swept under the rug. If someone inherits money and that…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney This checklist includes important steps to help manage the estate of someone who has died. Follow the specific funeral and burial instructions left by the decedent. Contact your local funeral home or mortuary for assistance in making or following through with any prearranged funeral plan. Arrange for…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney Do you want to protect your independence, assets and your family? There are many steps you can take to make it easier for you and your loved ones when the bad days happen: death or becoming unable to handle your affairs due to illness. I encourage you…
The Wall Street Journal listed 25 documents you need before you die.1 Their subheading was “Design your death dossier soon – or you could be setting up your heirs for frustration and financial pain.” They are right. If you don’t take the time to create a plan for your future and organize your documents, you…