A DocuBank emergency card lets your doctors instantly obtain your advance directives. Every client of German Law receives their first year of DocuBank membership for free. The more your doctors know about you, the better treatment they can provide. One of the life saving benefits that a DocuBank membership offers is that you can also send a list of your medications whenever your card is used. DocuBank has a new system that makes it easy for you to set up your medication list on their … [Read more...] about Life Saving Benefit of a DocuBank Emergency Card
Electronic Health Care Records
All our estate planning clients receive a free membership in the DocuBank advance directives registry to make sure their advance directives are always available at the hospital. New studies prove the importance of this access. Two new studies show that ER doctors are almost never able to find their patients’ advance directives in Electronic Health Records (EHRs). This is a huge problem for you and your loved ones, as doctors are increasingly relying on electronic records. As a refresher, … [Read more...] about Electronic Health Care Records
Organizing a Family Business?
If you are one of the millions of people for whom owning a family business is part of the American dream, and you are planning to make that dream a reality, you have a number of difficult decisions ahead of you before your business can officially get off the ground. One of the most important of those decisions is the type 0f legal entity you want for your company. If you are certain you wish to keep the business in the family, a limited family partnership might be right for you. The best way to … [Read more...] about Organizing a Family Business?
Should I Incorporate?
For many people, owning a small business is their part of the American dream. If you are one of those people, and you have finally decided to pursue that dream, you will have a number of important decisions to make before your business gets off the ground. One of the first questions you will likely ask yourself when starting a business is “ Should I incorporate? ” Deciding which legal structure to choose for your business is one of the most important decisions you will make along the road to … [Read more...] about Should I Incorporate?
Surprising Signs of Alzheimer’s
When most people think of someone with Alzheimer’s disease they envision someone well into their twilight years who cannot remember their child’s name. While that may indeed describe an individual with full onset traditional Alzheimer’s disease, it doesn’t begin to describe many of the people suffering from the disease. Although there is as yet no cure for Alzheimer’s, it is possible to slow the progression of the disease and manage the symptoms when caught early enough. For that reason, it is … [Read more...] about Surprising Signs of Alzheimer’s
Limited Liability Company vs. Corporation
Are you planning to embark on your own entrepreneurial venture in the near future? If so, you will have a seemingly endless number of important decisions to make that relate to the business. By far, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is which legal entity to choose for the structure of your business. There are three basic structures for a business – sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. In addition, there are several hybrids and sub-categories from which you … [Read more...] about Limited Liability Company vs. Corporation
Celebrate National Safety Month by Checking on an Elderly Neighbor
June is celebrated each year as “National Safety Month” in the United States. Sponsored by the National Safety Council, the idea behind National Safety Month is simply to help people of all ages stay safe, at work, at home, and on the roadways. If you have an elderly family member, loved one, or neighbor, why not celebrate National Safety Month by doing a few things to make sure your senior family member, loved one, or neighbor stays safe too. Why Focus on a Senior for National Safety … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Safety Month by Checking on an Elderly Neighbor
What Should I Include in My Estate Plan?
One of the most commonly given reasons for not having an estate plan in place is that the entire concept of creating an estate plan is intimidating -- people simply do not know where to start. If you fall into that category, know that you are not alone -- and that there is help available. Ultimately, the best way to learn more about estate planning is by consulting with an experienced North Dakota estate planning attorney. For now, however, it may empower you to learn more about what is … [Read more...] about What Should I Include in My Estate Plan?
Is Long-Term Care Covered by Medicare
Is Long-Term Care Covered by Medicare from Raymond German … [Read more...] about Is Long-Term Care Covered by Medicare
Revocable Trusts: Consider the Benefits
You have a number of decisions to make when you are planning your estate. There are those who think that a last will is the only logical choice, but there are other asset transfer vehicles that can be utilized. One of them is the revocable living trust. Efficient Control When you create a revocable living trust, you maintain efficient control of your resources while you are living, and you facilitate timely postmortem transfers. The person creating the revocable living trust is referred … [Read more...] about Revocable Trusts: Consider the Benefits
