Category: Advance Directive
Advance Health Care Directives: What They Are and Why You Need One
An Advance Health Care Directive (also known as an “AHCD”) is a legal document that specifies an individual’s preferences for medical treatment if they
What are the Disadvantages of a Trust?
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT What are the disadvantages of a trust? This is what we are going to be discussing in this video. I’m Sarah Siedentopf. I’m
Estate Planning Priorities For a Fresh Start
One of the advantages of the New Year is that it provides us all with a fresh start. An opportunity to set new goals, projects,
Video: Is Now a Good Time To Update Your Advance Directive?
Is now a good time to update your advance directive for health care? As estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf explains, if you’ve been
Peace of Mind Through Estate Planning: An Interview with Attorney Sarah Siedentopf
The effects of the coronavirus continue to create uncertainty in our community. We’re unsure how long this situation will last and what we should do
Video: Is A Will Enough During COVID-19?
Is a will enough during COVID-19? Atlanta estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf answers that question in Siedentopf Law’s latest video. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Is
Don’t Mess Up Your Estate Plan! Five Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Summary: When you’re creating your estate plan, even a minor mistake can lead to major future problems. We’re looking at five common estate planning errors
Coronavirus & Estate Planning: Top Mistakes to Avoid
While the current health guidelines and stay-at-home policies have created more time to work on family projects, you should be aware of some common mistakes
Do Children Have Automatic Power of Attorney for Their Parents?
No, children do not have automatic power of attorney over their parents in the event of their death. They would need their parents to authorize
Preparing for the Role of Caregiver: Steps to Protect Your Family’s Future Needs
As we put plans in place to maintain our quality of life as we age, we should also be making plans to protect our resources
Basics of Estate Planning (Part 6)
In the final installment of our Basics of Estate Planning series, estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf talks about how and where to safely
Basics of Estate Planning (Part 4)
In the newest installment of Siedentopf Law’s series on Basic Estate Planning Documents, attorney Sarah Siedentopf discusses the Advance Directive for Health Care. It’s an
