Powers of Attorney: Springing vs. Non-Springing

Estate plan, living will, and healthcare power of attorney advance directive documents are displayed.

  Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your assets when you die. But it’s equally important (some might say more important) to have a plan for making critical financial and medical decisions if you’re unable to make those decisions yourself.  SmolenPlevy Principals Jason Smolen and Dan Ruttenberg say […] Read more »

Principal Jason Smolen Shares 4 Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Should Have

4 Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Should Have

You have no legal parental right to make medical and financial decisions for your 18-year-old. Parents are used to signing all sorts of documents for their younger children — permission slips, liability waivers, medical releases. That shouldn’t end completely when a child reaches 18, becomes a legal adult, and heads […] Read more »

Is a Living Will Right For You?

What is a living will?

Many people choose to craft a living will as part of their estate plan. These documents serve as a directive that can help protect incapacitated people from getting unwanted medical treatment. The estate planning process can be intimidating and sometimes confusing, but knowing your options can create peace of mind. […] Read more »

Unmarried Couples Should Consider Alternative Estate Planning Strategies

Estate planning for unmarried couples

Unmarried couples face many of the same estate planning concerns as married couples. However, married couples can use more advantageous estate planning strategies than unmarried couples. Estate planning attorneys Jason Smolen and Dan Ruttenberg say this means unmarried couples must engage in special planning to ensure that their decisions regarding […] Read more »