Ruth-Ann E. Toups
You Can Write a Will Here There and Everywhere!
Can you write a will in your car? Sure! Can you write a will on a napkin at a bar? Absolutely! Can you write a will on jar? Definitely!...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Oct 23, 2019
- 4 min
Five Scary Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Leave Your Loved Ones Haunted
Come October witches, ghosts, and scary faces start popping up all over the place. No pharmacy or front yard is safe! While we may enjoy...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Oct 14, 2019
- 2 min
Naming Co-Agents on Powers of Attorney: Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should
I am often asked by clients if they can name both of their children as joint or co-agents on their medical or statutory durable power of...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Aug 1, 2019
- 2 min
Back to School is a Great Time to Revisit Your Will (or Get One)
The truth is, any time is a good time to revisit your will or get a will done for the first time. It’s always good to be prepared. Still,...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Don't Leave for Spring Break Without a Will!
Heading off to soak up the sun or swoosh down the mountains this Spring Break? You have undoubtedly spent a great deal of time planning...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Feb 21, 2019
- 2 min
Four Important Steps to Take Before Downsizing
This year, I am proud to partner with other knowledgeable business owners to bring community members our “Downsizing Workshop.” These...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Feb 14, 2019
- 3 min
Keep the Love Alive: Estate Planning for Blended Families
Did you know that a Pew Research Center study reported that 40% of new marriages in the US are remarriages for one or both partners? It...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Feb 7, 2019
- 2 min
Your Love Life Might Be Complicated, But Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have to Be
Those of us that were on Facebook in the early days may recall the hype around the relationship status option. In particular, you may...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
Under 40? A Will is Just as Important for You as it is for Those Over 55
If I have heard it once I have heard it a thousand times: “I am too young to need estate planning.” Estate planning is not just for our...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Jan 25, 2019
- 2 min
In Our First Year
Next week, The Toups Law Firm will celebrate our first anniversary of being in business. Anyone that has started a business understands...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Jan 17, 2019
- 2 min
3 Reasons to Update Your Will
So, you have an old will; does it need to be updated? There is no hard and fast rule that every x number of years you should update your...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Jan 7, 2019
- 2 min
Your New Year's Resolution: Get a Will
The holidays are behind you. The new year is upon you. Now is the time to consider what you want to accomplish this year. Right after...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Dec 6, 2018
- 3 min
Five Things You Will Leave That Are More Important Than Money
Most of estate planning involves very serious matters like where your assets will go when you pass away and who would take care of the...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Nov 28, 2018
- 2 min
Why You Need an Agent for Disposition of Remains
One of the most important estate planning documents you may have never heard of is an appointment for disposition of remains. This is a...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Nov 15, 2018
- 2 min
Is Guardianship Relevant to Me?
A declaration of guardian document allows you to indicate who your guardian would be in the rare scenario that you ever need a guardian....
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Nov 8, 2018
- 2 min
Understanding Your Advance Directive
In my experience, one of the least understood estate planning documents is an advance directive to physicians. This might be because the...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Oct 30, 2018
- 1 min
What is a Medical Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?
A medical power of attorney allows the person of your choice to make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to do so. This...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Oct 25, 2018
- 1 min
What is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?
A durable power of attorney—or a statutory durable power of attorney—allows the person of your choice to handle financial, legal, and...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Oct 18, 2018
- 2 min
Everyone Needs a Will
We have said it before, and we will say it again, everyone needs a will. Old or young, rich or poor, sick or healthy—everyone needs a...
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Ruth-Ann E. Toups
- Oct 11, 2018
- 2 min
What is an Estate Plan?
Recently, I was talking to someone I had just met and when I told them I am an estate planning attorney their response was "I don't need...
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