by Snyder Law | Jul 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
Comprehensive healthcare directives, which are an essential part of your estate plan, include: A Living Will;Healthcare Agent Designation; andA HIPAA Medical Release. The older we get the more health issues are likely to occur, and without the proper legal...
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 | Dec 8, 2019 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
As 2019 draws to a close, it may be time to take a fresh look at your financial and legal documents to ensure that your affairs are in order and that you are ending the year on a solid foundation before the estate planning year-end. This is especially important if...
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 | Dec 8, 2018 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
The end of the year is fast approaching. As we all prepare for the holidays and the coming of 2019, it is important that we wrap up any loose strings. Before entering into the new year, here are some things that need to be on your end of year checklist: 1. Review...
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 | May 16, 2017 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Congrats on the move and welcome to California! Assuredly you have a long checklist of things to do to get settled. However, make sure that reviewing your estate plan is high on that list. You did not take the time, energy, and money to create an estate plan to only...
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...
by Snyder Law | Oct 15, 2016 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
When the term “Do-It-Yourself” or “DIY” comes to mind, what do you think of? A weekend spent working hard on a home improvement project? An evening putting together your kid’s new bicycle? DIT projects can bring a lot of joy and pride from realizing you’ve...
by Snyder Law | Oct 8, 2016 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Every day we make decisions. Sometimes they’re simple like choosing what to eat for lunch or what to wear. Sometimes they’re a little more complicated like deciding how to manage our hard-earned money. Big or small, these decisions have an impact on how we care for...