Parents of children with special needs usually share one overriding concern: what will happen to my child after I’m gone? They also struggle with guilt for what they envision as an eventual destiny for their other children who might assume care of their special needs sibling. This is what estate planning was made for. You […]

We know that no one likes to think about death, especially their own.  Which is why many people procrastinate when it comes to estate planning.  Because it’s for when you die, right?  WRONG!  When done with Carmichael & Powell, creating an estate plan makes your life better. Here are some of the things that estate […]

As hard as it is for all of us to “plan” for our deaths, doing so is one of the best things you can do for your family.  Adding to their grief and pain by giving them no clue as to where to find your personal and business paperwork should not be a memory you […]

If you are young, healthy and have small children, you’re probably busy trying to make a living to provide for your family. Most if not all of your time is spent thinking about babysitters, good schools, soccer games and PTO meetings. The last thing on your mind is providing for your kids if something happens […]