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10/08/2026

Power of Attorney in Vermont: What Families Should Know: Planning for the future often includes decisions about how your needs will be handled if you become unable to manage certain responsibilities yourself. A Power of Attorney can help Vermont families prepare for situations where a trusted person may need authority to assist with financial matters, health-care decisions, or other important tasks. Estate planning is […]

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Learn how power of attorney helps Vermont families plan for future health and financial decisions through thoughtful estate planning.

09/24/2026

What Happens If Your Healthcare Agent Cannot Serve When Needed?: Choosing a healthcare agent is an important part of planning for possible incapacity. This person may be asked to speak for you about medical care if you cannot make or communicate your own decisions. But life can change. The person you choose today may be unavailable years from now. They may develop health problems, move […]

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Choosing a healthcare agent is an important part of planning for possible incapacity. This person may be asked to speak for you about medical care if you Healthcare Agent planning can help Vermont residents prepare if their first choice cannot serve. Learn how a backup can support your medical wishe...

09/22/2026

Trust Administration Attorney: Keeping Beneficiaries Informed: A trust administration attorney can help trustees understand how to keep beneficiaries informed while managing a trust. For many people, serving as trustee is a new responsibility. They may be handling bank accounts, investments, property, bills, taxes, and family questions at the same time. Good communication can make the process easier for everyone involved. Beneficiaries […]

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A trust administration attorney can help trustees understand how to keep beneficiaries informed while managing a trust. For many people, serving as Trust Administration Attorney guidance can help Vermont trustees understand communication duties and keep beneficiaries informed during trust

09/17/2026

Questions Families Should Ask Before Naming a Trustee for a Special Needs Trust: Choosing a special needs trust trustee is an important part of planning for a loved one with a disability. The trustee may manage money, approve distributions, keep records, communicate with the beneficiary, and follow the instructions in the trust. For Vermont families, this choice should involve more than deciding who is dependable. A trustee may […]

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Business man with check boxes over navy blue background Choosing a special needs trust trustee is an important part of planning for a loved one with a Special Needs Trust Trustee choices deserve care. Learn what Vermont families should ask about duties, judgment, benefits, and long term planning.

09/15/2026

Should You Leave Written Instructions Alongside Your Estate Plan?: An Estate planning attorney can help you create legal documents that address important decisions about your property, finances, health care, and family. Still, even a carefully prepared estate plan may not contain every practical detail your loved ones could need. Written instructions can fill some of those gaps. A separate letter or set of notes […]

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An Estate planning attorney can help you create legal documents that address important decisions about your property, finances, health care, and family. An Estate Planning Attorney can help Vermont families decide what written instructions may be useful alongside formal estate planning documents.

08/27/2026

Creating an Emergency Care Plan for Your Pets: Emergency care planning can protect your pets when an illness, injury, storm, or other unexpected event prevents you from returning home. A written plan gives trusted people the information they need to step in quickly. This preparation is especially useful for Vermont pet owners. Flooding, ice storms, power outages, and sudden medical events can disrupt […]

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Emergency care planning for pets can help Vermont families choose caregivers, record veterinary details, and prepare clear instructions.

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

08/12/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 📚✏️

As you're checking off school supply lists, updating calendars, and preparing for a new routine, don't forget one important item on your family's checklist: your estate plan.

An estate plan can help you:
✔️ Protect the people you love
✔️ Make your wishes known
✔️ Prepare for life's unexpected moments
✔️ Give your family peace of mind

If creating an estate plan has been on your to-do list, August is the perfect time to get started.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward protecting what matters most.

07/28/2026

What Information Should Your Family Be Able to Access in an Emergency? : A family emergency can happen with little warning. A parent may become ill, a spouse may be injured, or an adult child may need to help an aging loved one. For many Vermont families, emergency planning is part of Estate Planning. It can help loved ones manage important decisions if you cannot speak, sign papers, […]

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Family emergency planning can help Vermont loved ones access key documents, contacts, and wishes when quick decisions are needed.