As of right now, 10.2 million American have tested positive for COVID-19, a virus that has also taken the lives of over 200,000 U.S. citizens. When we discussed COVID-19 and estate planning before today, no one knew how important it would still be to explain, in clear and concise detail, why planning your estate — by putting a will, trust, or other documentation in place before your demise — is more important now than ever before in our lifetime.… Read more
5 Simple Tips to Starting a Business During a Pandemic
/0 Comments/in Business Formation, Business Planning /by The TGQ Law FirmSo 2020 was supposed to be your year to become a business owner, am I right?
The turn of a new decade was poised to be the time to make long-time dreams come true, until COVID-19 pressed the pause button on just about everything, from delayed sporting events to cancelled vacations.… Read more
With 10 million Americans positive for COVID-19, estate planning is a must!
/0 Comments/in Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts /by The TGQ Law FirmAs of right now, 10.2 million American have tested positive for COVID-19, a virus that has also taken the lives of over 200,000 U.S. citizens. When we discussed COVID-19 and estate planning before today, no one knew how important it would still be to explain, in clear and concise detail, why planning your estate — by putting a will, trust, or other documentation in place before your demise — is more important now than ever before in our lifetime.… Read more
How a pandemic affects long term care planning
/0 Comments/in Elder Care, Elder Law, Insurance, Long Term Care /by The TGQ Law FirmIn a perfect world you wouldn’t have to think about long-term care at all, let alone, while living through a pandemic. Yet, here we are. Nearly every aspect of our lives has been reshaped due to the need to make safety priority one due to COVID-19; long-term care planning is no stranger to this.… Read more
Supporting caregivers during a pandemic
/0 Comments/in Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law /by The TGQ Law FirmOverworked, overlooked, and always putting the needs of others in front of their own necessities. They are caregivers and they are often related to the individuals that they protect. Before the pandemic, millions of Americans turned to caregivers to look after loved ones, including aging adults and the terminally ill.… Read more
Medical Power of Attorney Plan: What decisions need to be made and when
/1 Comment/in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts /by The TGQ Law FirmWhen it comes to medical powers of attorney, most people would rather think about something else…anything else. The thought of a loved one not being physically or mentally able to make health-wise decisions is enough to leave anyone overwhelmed. However, we should let this year be a lesson: always have a plan!… Read more
Three things to know about estate planning during uncertainty
/1 Comment/in Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts /by The TGQ Law FirmMost of us have never been faced with a major pandemic such as COVID-19. It may prompt some of us to think about the kind of life we want to leave for our families, while choosing the best strategies for staying safe from the virus, working from home, and doing all we can to adjust to a new normal.… Read more