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Why DIY Estate Plans Often Fail When Families Need Them Most | San Clemente & Laguna Hills Trust Lawyer
Over the last several years, online “do-it-yourself” (or DIY) estate planning has exploded in popularity. For a relatively low cost, websites promise families they can create a trust, will, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives in less than an hour, all from the comfort of their couch. And on the surface, it sounds appealing: Save…
Read MoreCan You Change Your Estate Plan After a Dementia Diagnosis?
One of the most difficult conversations we have with families is when someone comes into our office after receiving a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of cognitive decline and asks us, “Can we still update Mom or Dad’s trust?” or “My wife and I want to make changes to our estate plan.…
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