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Month: April 2021

The benefits of adding a healthcare power of attorney to your estate plans

On Behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Apr 21, 2021 | Estate Planning

Both a living will and a power of attorney can be used to assist in planning for your future healthcare needs. Some people opt to cover all their bases by using both, while others will rely primarily on advance directives like a living will.  There are some benefits,...

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Can you alter an irrevocable trust? 

On Behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Apr 19, 2021 | Trusts

The name "irrevocable trust" suggests that it can never be changed, and that is a general idea. These are trusts that you’re only supposed to make when you’re very sure of exactly how you want to use the assets you’re putting into them. You can’t just alter or cancel...

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Could a Totten trust solve a problem for you?

On Behalf of Law Offices of Linda J. MacKay | Apr 5, 2021 | Trusts

You have a significant amount in your bank accounts — and you don’t relish the idea of those accounts being passed through probate and being subject to taxation or other fees. You’d much prefer that they pass directly to your heir(s) after your death. At the same...

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