Posted on Mon Dec 11, 2023, on Medical Power of Attorney Living Will
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My husband has been diagnosed with dementia. We want to put things in order while he perfectly understands what we are doing. What should we do about Estate Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis?” Estate Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis; What to Do. Receiving your […]
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Posted on Thu Nov 30, 2023, on Power of Attorney
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “My mother gave me her power of attorney. My understanding is that I can now do anything for her. Is that correct? Are there things that a power of attorney cannot do?” What is a Power of Attorney? First, what is a Power of […]
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Posted on Mon Aug 24, 2020, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question,” Mailbag: “I think my spouse is doing estate planning in New Jersey without me. Can my spouse make a Will Without my Knowledge in New Jersey?” Can my Spouse Make a Will Without my Knowledge in New Jersey? Yes, your New Jersey spouse can sign […]
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Posted on Tue Feb 26, 2019, on Power of Attorney
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: “Can you provide examples of Power of Attorneys Being Useful?” A General, Durable Power of Attorney is an essential part of every estate plan. This article assumes you know some basics about Powers of Attorney. If you are not, or would like a refresher, […]
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Posted on Sun Nov 26, 2017, on Estate Planning
From Our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Keeping the Family Home in the Family Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “I am the first homeowner in my family, and I worry that someday my children might need to return home to collect themselves. While I am alive, I will always keep […]
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Posted on Sun Nov 5, 2017, on Estate Planning
From our “Ask a Question” Mailbag: Estate Planning Document Safekeeping while Traveling Most Recently Updated August 10, 2018. “My husband and I are traveling to New York and then upwards to New England and Canada for the next month. Should we do anything or leave any estate planning documents around […]
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Posted on Thu Dec 1, 2016, on Medical Power of Attorney Living Will
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag, a question about Estate Planning before surgery:
“I am going to have some major surgery next month. Is it a good idea to do Estate Planning before surgery? What documents do you suggest I have done?”
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Posted on Tue Nov 29, 2016, on LGBT Estate Planning
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses Estate Planning for LGBT Married Couples.
“Right after the legalization of gay marriage my husband and I married in Pennsylvania. Since then, we have not updated any documents. Given the outcome of the Presidential election, we feel like we need to get things done. What is Estate Planning for LGBT Married Couples?”
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Posted on Sat Nov 12, 2016, on LGBT Estate Planning
Our “Ask a Question” mailbag addresses LGBT Estate Planning for Married Couples after President Trump’s election.
My wife and I are a same-sex married couple. We married in New Jersey and now live in Pennsylvania. Trump’s election makes us nervous, we are afraid that he may strip away some of our married couple rights. What estate planning documents should we sign to make sure that we have the right to make medical decisions for each other should one of us get sick?”
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Posted on Fri Sep 9, 2016, on Revocable Trusts and Living Trusts
From Our “Ask a Question” mailbag: “I have been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimers. I have heard that setting up an “unfunded trust” for long-term care might be a good idea. What is an unfunded trust and how is a trustthat is unfunded useful?”
When planning for Alzheimers, the term “unfunded trust” refers to a Revocable Living Trust which you set up but in which you currently put no assets. Because it is currently not “funded” with any assets, we call it an “unfunded trust.”
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Peter Klenk is the founding member of Klenk Law, a seven attorney boutique estate planning law firm. We serve clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota and Florida. Peter Klenk received his Masters in Taxation LL.M. from NYU Law School and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served his country in the Navy JAGC during Desert Storm. Easy to talk to, feel free to call Peter for an appointment. We will make the process as easy as possible!
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