by Snyder Law | Jun 12, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. One of the most...
by Snyder Law | May 12, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Estate planning covers more than death and taxes; for many people, it’s about maintaining their “voice” and clearly outlining their wishes in the event of incapacity or disability in Orange County. Far too many people assume that their loved ones know their wishes and...
by Snyder Law | Sep 26, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
During the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, or other age-related dementia, your mom or dad will likely need help managing his or her financial and personal affairs. If your parent already has a Power of Attorney or Advance Healthcare Directive...
by Snyder Law | Jun 5, 2019 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Click Here To Listen to the Audio Version It’s the end of the school year and graduations are in full swing. As your “baby” steps into adulthood, you might not realize that you will soon lose the ability to help your child or make healthcare decisions (even though...
by Snyder Law | Jun 3, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
You could never fit the dreams, goals, and desires of your family into a one-size-fits-all box. Nor can you fully anticipate the unique challenges, changes, and loss you and your loved ones may face ahead. As impossible as it is to predict your future and generalize...
by Snyder Law | May 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Whether you live in Orange County or somewhere else in California, many of us believe that estate planning is simply instructions on how to distribute your assets when you pass away. From that perspective, estate planning is often viewed as something one does only...
by Snyder Law | Mar 13, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
A scary health diagnosis can be emotionally and logistically challenging for many reasons. For instance, how can you take care of your family if you’re physically incapacitated? In addition to working closely with your medical providers, consider these three...
by Snyder Law | Feb 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Research tells us that the majority of Americans today still do not have estate planning in place and only a third of parents have properly named legal guardians for their minor children. That’s problematic because life happens to all of us and gives none of us...
by Snyder Law | Oct 8, 2018 | Elder Law, Medicare, Sandwich Generation, Snyder Blog
We know just how busy the fall can be for you and your loved ones. We are entering into the holiday season which is packed full of time with family and friends, holidays, and great weather. Of course, we also know that this time of year can lead to a bit more...
by Snyder Law | Apr 30, 2018 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
May is National Elder Law Month! This month we show support for people who are age sixty-five and older. All around the nation, you will find activities that are geared specifically toward making sure seniors have the support, resources, and information they need to...
by Snyder Law | Dec 20, 2017 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Now is the time of year when many of us are planning and solidifying our travel plans for the upcoming year. With so many wonderful places to visit in this world that are more accessible than ever, many of us will be jet setting across the globe. Travel abroad can be...
by Snyder Law | Aug 6, 2017 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
One moment you can be completely conscious and thriving, while a few minutes later the unexpected can happen and you can be in a coma in California, completely unable to make your own decisions. You could be in a car accident or have a sudden health care crisis, there...
by Snyder Law | Aug 6, 2017 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Although having the end-of-life conversation is something that most of us would like to avoid, it is critical to discuss. It may sound crass but the term “pull the plug” has become synonymous in many ways with living wills and end of life conditions. There are...
by Snyder Law | Jun 8, 2017 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
As parents grow older it seems that roles reverse. While they spent much of their time caring for us, we now have the responsibility to care for them. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America estimates that nearly 5.1 million Americans may be diagnosed with this disease...
by Snyder Law | Apr 15, 2017 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
The Conversation Project created a 50-state initiative to bring awareness to advance care planning. This initiative is called National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). National Healthcare Decision Day runs from April 16th to 22nd every year with “a key goal to...
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