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No one wants to think about their own death or a serious medical emergency, but the truth is that unexpected events can happen at any time. That’s why having a living will is so important. A living will is a…

Over the past few years, our team at Polaris Estate Planning and Elder Law, have been dedicated to providing excellence in customer service resulting in many happy clients. In doing so, our commitment and focus has taken us on a…

The world of estate planning is full of misconceptions and one of the most dangerous is that unmarried and unattached individuals don’t need an estate plan. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every adult needs an estate plan but…

When most folks think about estate planning they think about wills, trusts, and other asset-management tools. An estate plan is synonymous with financial organization and leaving everything in order for one’s heirs. And while, yes, this is a big part…

Estate planning is a life-long project. As soon a person reaches the age of majority, they gain full control of their medical and financial affairs. This is great and yet with new responsibility comes new risk. Even if a young…

If you’re the pragmatic type, one of your New Year’s Resolutions may have been finally getting your estate in order. However, if you’re human, you might not have gotten around to it. The promises we make in January are often…

Modern Christmas is about a lot of things and yet giving has remained a core value of the holiday. When we gather with friends and family, we give our time. When we awaken on Christmas morning, we give gifts to…

Probate court gets a bad rap. If you’ve been reading about estate planning, you’ve no doubt encountered the raft of articles warning you of how bad the process can get. The fees will eat you alive, they say; the process…

Nobody relishes the idea of talking about estate planning and yet if you want to maintain a healthy relationship with your loved ones now and long after you’re gone, it’s something you need to do. This year, when your family…

More US adults are starting a business than ever before. According to the United States Census Bureau, 2020 saw a record 4.4 million new business applications filed. In 2021, this number jumped to 5.4 million—up 53% from pre-pandemic levels—and in…