Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue their discussion on wills and trusts. They break down the roles you assign to others when you create a will or trust and how conflict can arise when you have one person
Navigating Wills and Trusts Part 1 [Episode 61]
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur begin a two part journey on wills and trusts. They highlight intestate succession and the necessity of the probate process. Probate can be a polarizing subject, but Joe explains how it functions to
Help Protect Your Adult Children with a Power of Attorney Document
At this time of the year, millions of people across the country are preparing to send their sons and daughters off to college, and that transition often comes with a wide range of bittersweet emotions. On one hand, it can
Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke
One of the top news stories this summer is the unusually hot weather, as hundreds of millions of Americans have faced official heat warnings due to record-breaking temperatures across the country. Fortunately, most of us have access to air conditioning,
Understanding Durable Power of Attorney
For most people, the Durable Power of Attorney is the most important estate planning instrument available, even more useful than a will. A Power of Attorney allows a person you appoint, your “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” to act in place of
3 Steps to Take When Your Child Reaches Age 18
If your child has reached the teenage years, you already may feel as though you are losing control of his or her life. This is legally true. Once your child reaches the age of 18, the state considers your child