Articles Posted in Estates

August 31, 2017

Recognizing the Value of Paper

Medical Powers of Attorney Are Critical

Paper, paper, paper. Everything seems to have a form or a document attached to it. Many people don’t bother with certain legal papers because they’re tired of the pile. An example is medical powers of attorney. Not everybody understands the importance but good group legal plans allow for help with this document.

It is important to Have Medical Powers of Attorney

The reason is clarity. Anyone who is the victim of a major car accident or medical disaster might be in a coma. The hospital does not know what this person wants as far as treatment. This can extend to life support systems which do not automatically turn off. The hospital staff is justifiably concerned about any lawsuits and will keep patient on life support indefinitely. That can cause expenses to skyrocket as time goes on. There’s also cost that is highly personal and very emotional. A patient who is near death can linger on life support systems. This causes agony of hope for love ones who pray for America which may never come. At the same time, these people are looking over their shoulders at the possibility of mounting debt. Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services is very familiar with the anxiety and suffering. We have the drafting of medical powers of attorney as a group legal plan benefit. Continue reading

June 27, 2017

A Will Is a Sound Financial Decision

by Len Feltoon

It is a Valued Part of Financial Planning

Smart financial planning considers an end game. It is what will happen if you die unexpectedly. It is not something many employees care to think about it but it should be on the table. What is going to happen to your family if you die and leave no will? Concern for loved ones is a primary reason why drafting a will a basic part of any group legal plan.

The document does not have to be the size of the telephone book. Most people can legally describe their wishes in six pages or less. Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services offers the writing of a simple will as one of our benefit options which can be in a legal plan document. Continue reading

May 25, 2017

Where There is a Will

by Len Feltoon

You are in Charge of Your Estate

Not preparing a will appears to be second nature for many people. It is not the easiest chore to do, but it is an essential one. There are a lot of advantages to drafting a will when one thinks about it. In fact, the benefit of preparing a simple will is a reason why it is a commonly used option in any group legal plan.

You Decide

The Beneficiaries. We all are going to die, and an estate may be left behind. You have the opportunity with a will, even a simple one, to determine who gets what of your remaining assets. You can also direct how any money or property is going to be distributed. Because you have stated your wishes in a legal document, your decision is final.
The Executor. This individual is the person who will make sure your wishes are carried out. The executor has a considerable amount of power over the estate, and you can choose who will be the person responsible. That designation allows you to pick a person whom you know and whom you trust.

December 27, 2016

Don’t Put It Off Any Longer!

by Len Feltoon

Wills are Critical

We put things off until tomorrow because we are human. There are some jobs and responsibilities which are important but are not very desirable. Writing a will is one of these necessary but not very enjoyable duties. A group legal plan can help write this important document.

Death does not practice age discrimination. It can strike anyone at any time and without warning. An employee with a family of small children can be struck down in any auto accident. This results in real trouble if there is no will. The deceased assets get tied up in probate court. The same small children may need money from the estate but must wait months and sometimes even years. Continue reading

October 27, 2016

Medical Decisions May Need Medical Powers of Attorney

by Len Feltoon

It appears many people think they’re indestructible. They’re not worried about any accidents happening to them because they don’t believe it is possible. This is true with young employees, unfortunately. They will use pre-paid legal services, but they may think just writing a will is all that is necessary. That is only part of the means to protect your loved ones.

It Can Occur Suddenly

Disaster can come in an ambulance with lights flashing and sirens wailing. Accidents can happen, and those on the road can be devastating. At the same time, they might not be fatal but something worse. That would be you, as the victim, surviving on life-support with no chance of ever regaining consciousness. The medical facility will do everything to keep you alive, and that could be for an extended time.

October 13, 2016

Taking Advantage of the Countrywide Network

by Len Feltoon

A chalk board with the words problems and solutions

The Internet is remarkable, but even cyberspace has limitations. There are times when people want to talk and interact with a human being. It applies in particular if there are legal issues. Unfortunately, not all group legal plan services do that. Instead, they rely on a website with a question and answer page. Continue reading

October 6, 2016

The Emotions Behind a Will

by Len Feltoon

The Emotions Behind a Will

Anger can Change Decisions

Cropped image of hand signing Last Will and Testament document

There is considerable emotion wrapped up in drafting a will, which is perhaps why so many people delay doing it. It is more than just the thought of death. The will means assigning to certain people portions of the estate. This can result in the feeling that you are picking favorites and that doesn’t always sit right. A group legal plan offering will assistance can be crucial

Anger Causes Problems

An individual maybe angry with a family member and not have that person in the will at all. Later on, those feelings of rage are gone but the decision is still on legal paper. A commonly used benefit of a group legal plan is drafting a simple will. Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services offers this type of assistance. Continue reading

April 3, 2016

Preparing the Final Papers

by Len Feltoon

Living Wills Are Critical

We all have to accept the fact our time on earth is limited. There will come a point when our lives end, or we might be in a comatose medical conditions. The final days of a human being can be traumatic for survivors. What can be even more heart rendering is a person who is in the hospital, with no chance of recovery, but life-support systems still going to keep the body alive. Final papers which ought to be drafted include a living will and medical power of attorney. A group legal plan can provide needed support.

April 9, 2015

You Can Protect Your Children with a Will

by Len Feltoon

The Ability to Pay for College May Depend on It

The one group legal services benefit most commonly used is drafting a will. These final instructions on how to deal with the estate have helped many families find closure when death comes knocking. It is unfortunate but many people put off having a will composed. Some even imagine that events will take care of themselves. That is a fantasy. A group legal plan that has an option for drawing up a last will is providing the kind of protection children need.

Future Security Could Be Put at Risk

August 12, 2014

Dealing with a Landlord Tyrant

by Len Feltoon

Transferred employees need not be victims

Landlords are reasonable by and large. They understand it is more important to have paying tenants than empty apartments. Now and then a very unreasonable one crops up and this person is more than a headache. He or she will demand certain things from a tenant and refuse to honor sections of the lease. Needed repairs to the air-conditioning or plumbing may go unnoticed for weeks at a time. It all creates a real pain for a tenant who is tied down to a long-term lease.

It is also a serious problem for management. A relocated employee is covered by the relocation policy, but that rarely extends beyond the final moving day. Supervisors are forced to listen to stories of a landlord who is making life miserable for a recently transferred employee. Rather than have a situation where that person is unhappy and not productive, it is a smart idea to have a group legal plan that has services needed to protect tenant rights.

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