by John C. Martin | Feb 27, 2013 | Estate Planning for Families, Family Values and History
For many, passing along religious beliefs and values to the next generation is just as important as passing along financial wealth and tangible assets. Estate planning creates many opportunities to do this, including: * End-of-Life Care. A health care power of...
by John C. Martin | Aug 30, 2012 | Family Values and History
According to a recent study, family values, traditions and history still mean more than money as an inheritance. These results are from the 2012 Allianz Life American Legacies Pulse Study* which surveyed baby boomers (age 47 to 66) and “elders” (age 72 and...
by John C. Martin | Aug 2, 2012 | Estate Plan Maintenance, Family Values and History
If you own a car, then you know it requires regular servicing in order to perform well and be reliable. More than likely, your car came with a recommended schedule for service, based on how many miles it has been driven. After a certain number of miles, you need to...
by John C. Martin | Jun 23, 2012 | Estate Planning for Families, Family Values and History
Many Americans have the misperception that estate planning is simply preparing for one’s death and is only necessary for the affluent. To the contrary, estate planning is as much about passing values to loved ones as it is about passing material possessions....