Life Planning

More than one in four Americans live in a state where medical aid-in-dying (MAID) is legal. MAID is lawful only when every legal requirement is met. Failing to meet these strict criteria can result in questions about the person’s decision-making capacity, estate disputes, and even criminal charges.

No one can control markets, Federal Reserve policy, or global financial or political events. But people can control their response: their preparedness, their plans, and their financial structures.

Unlike money, personal belongings usually can’t be divided equally after a loved one’s passing. Distributing items like furniture, jewelry, dishware, artwork, or photographs is challenging when settling an estate.