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    You Can Write a Will Here There and Everywhere!
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Feb 25
    • 2 min

    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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    Five Scary Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Leave Your Loved Ones Haunted
    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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    Naming Co-Agents on Powers of Attorney: Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should
    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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    Back to School is a Great Time to Revisit Your Will (or Get One)
    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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    Don't Leave for Spring Break Without a Will!
    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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    Four Important Steps to Take Before Downsizing
    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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    Keep the Love Alive: Estate Planning for Blended Families
    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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    Your Love Life Might Be Complicated, But Your Estate Plan Doesn't Have to Be
    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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    Under 40? A Will is Just as Important for You as it is for Those Over 55
    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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    In Our First Year
    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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    3 Reasons to Update Your Will
    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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    Your New Year's Resolution: Get a Will
    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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    Five Things You Will Leave That Are More Important Than Money
    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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    Why You Need an Agent for Disposition of Remains
    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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    Is Guardianship Relevant to Me?
    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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    Understanding Your Advance Directive
    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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    What is a Medical Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?
    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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    What is a Durable Power of Attorney and Why Do I Need One?
    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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    Everyone Needs a Will
    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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    What is an Estate Plan?
    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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