by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jul 20, 2023
In philanthropy, charitable giving has long been a cornerstone. People enjoy making meaningful contributions to causes that are close to their hearts. For those who wish to support charitable organizations while also benefiting from tax advantages and income streams,...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jul 6, 2023
A special needs child requires special consideration when estate planning. You’ll need to assess how your child will be able to function in the world as they age. There are many questions to answer, including: What is the child’s long-term prognosis What...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jun 29, 2023
There may come a time when you are asked to act as a power of attorney for a friend or family member. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become disabled or incapacitated, and they would...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jun 22, 2023
As a result of widowhood or divorce, a greater number of older Americans are forming new partnerships. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older adults have only married once, opting to stay legally single in their future relationships....
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jun 8, 2023
When it comes to transferring property or money to their children, most parents prefer to treat their children equally. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One reason could be that a...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | May 25, 2023
You may be wondering how estate planning differs from elder law as you begin planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are for different stages in...
