WHO SHOULD HAVE AN ESTATE PLAN?
EVERYONE, INCLUDING YOU! Nearly 50% of the population dies without an estate plan in place. Creating one can be a scary process, but it creates reassuring peace of mind. There’s so much value in knowing that your loved ones will be secure after you’re gone. No matter your income level or age, estate planning is important for couples who are not married and for single and married people with minor children. Even if you don’t have young children, you may want to make particular instructions if you have other heirs. Estate planning with an attorney is helpful if you can’t decide how to divide your assets or just want to make special provisions.
• Medical Surrogate — also known as medical powers of attorney, these are very important if you have special health care needs and desires. They’re also important in an emergency.
• HIPAA Authorization — a proper HIPAA authorization gives your medical providers the legal ability to speak with your loved ones.
• Trust — a trust allows you to control and preserve your assets during life, during incapacitation, and after life. A properly funded trust will alleviate the need for probate. If you do have estate plans in place, reviewing your accounts is just as important as drafting legal documents. If you have an insurance policy, make sure your beneficiary designation is correct. Check with your bank and investment advisor to ensure that you’ve indicated the proper person for a Transfer on Death or Pay on Death. Estate planning is for everyone who cares about the legacy they want to leave behind for their loved ones. If you’d like to discuss your estate plans, call our office so we can help.
Estate plans consist of several legal documents:
• Will — a will is a basic planning document that gives instructions on who should take care of your kids and who gets your assets after you die. • Living Will — a living will can alleviate the emotional trauma your loved ones experience when deciding to keep you on life-support or not. You make the choice now so they don’t have to later. • Power of Attorney (POA) — a POA is used while you’re alive, and usually during a time of incapacitation. It authorizes a person of your choice to run your financial affairs.
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INGREDIENTS
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8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
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2 large fresh peaches, diced or sliced 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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1/2 tsp sea salt Pepper, to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 cup corn
6 cups arugula, packed
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3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for approximately 9 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and place in a separate bowl. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss with the feta cheese. 3. Add peaches, red onions, tomatoes, corn, and arugula to the pasta mixture. Lightly toss to mix well. Add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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