http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/Insights from estate planning and working with nonprofits - why planning now makes sense and how to get started. enWed, 19 Nov 2008 11:17:07 PSTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/©2007-2008 Adrienne N. Newsom, All Rights ReservedTraining,HR,training,Board,training,nonprofit,governance,risk,managementBusiness/Management & MarketingGovernment & Organizations/Non-ProfitReligion & Spirituality/ChristianitynoTraining,HR,training,Board,training,nonprofit,governance,risk,managementTraining Tools and Tips for Nonprofit and Religious OrganizationsTraining Tools and Tips for Nonprofit and Religious OrganizationsWhyPlanNowhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/rnxYxGZMYwI/the-family-vacation-home.htmlAdrienne NewsomWed, 19 Nov 2008 11:17:07 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-58745590Families with fond memories of a vacation home place significant value on that property, wanting to keep the vacation home "in the family." They envision their grandkids sharing the family vacation home and creating their own memories at the property....http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/11/the-family-vacation-home.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/-wqaag7Mt10/blended-family-basics.htmlAdrienne NewsomThu, 30 Oct 2008 14:03:28 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-57794177Demographers predict that blended families (stepfamilies) will be the most common type of family by the year 2015. Yet, very few resources focus on assisting this kind of family with life and estate planning. What are some ways that you...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/10/blended-family-basics.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/lgIU34X6Ov4/missing-or-lost-deed.htmlAdrienne NewsomTue, 30 Sep 2008 14:11:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-56347483All is not lost. To order a missing or lost grant deed, it helps if you have your property’s legal description. You can find this online by conducting a property search on the county assessor’s website. This also is a...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/09/missing-or-lost-deed.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/18LHbSArTfQ/conservator-clues.htmlAdrienne NewsomMon, 25 Aug 2008 09:30:34 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-54657794A "conservator" is a court-appointed individual assigned to handle the affairs of those who are unable to make financial or medical decisions for themselves (the "conservatee"). For example, a conservatee may suffering from a severe illness, injury or other physical...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/08/conservator-clues.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/dNCH4VqiGMY/passing-the-torch-with-a-letter-of-intent.htmlSpecial Needs PlanningAdrienne NewsomMon, 07 Jul 2008 16:45:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-52236302A Letter of Intent or Memorandum of Intent (Memo) communicates useful information about the person for whom you have created a special needs trust, “your beneficiary.” Even if you have not created a special needs trust, a memo or letter...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/07/passing-the-torch-with-a-letter-of-intent.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/iokA8M5XfeU/whats-so-special-about-a-special-needs-trust.htmlSpecial Needs PlanningAdrienne NewsomFri, 20 Jun 2008 16:38:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-52236038A special needs trust is not so special if the government programs your loved one qualifies for do not have restrictions on holding assets. For example, you don’t need a special needs trust to protect eligibility for entitlement based benefits...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/06/whats-so-special-about-a-special-needs-trust.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/l9onGaiBMhw/probate-is-not.htmlProbateAdrienne NewsomTue, 13 May 2008 00:11:52 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-49782642Although many people try to avoid probate, the probate process may be useful in certain situations. For example, if you fail to transfer assets into a living trust, probate may be needed following the death of a married person to...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/05/probate-is-not.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/emHq5YuAmn4/probate-de-myst.htmlProbateAdrienne NewsomSun, 06 Apr 2008 22:48:51 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-48081690Probate is the process of passing title to property from the deceased person to his or her beneficiaries’ or creditors. Probate, Latin for ‘to prove’ involves proving the validity of a will (if there is one) and protecting the beneficiaries...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/04/probate-de-myst.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/aQpjYzZZC0E/a-good-intentio.htmlAdrienne NewsomWed, 12 Mar 2008 11:05:17 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-46937818You might think that naming your spouse as the primary beneficiary on your life insurance, followed by your kids as secondary beneficiaries, is a great idea. But what happens if you and your spouse “ride off into the sunset” together,...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/03/a-good-intentio.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhyPlanNow/~3/scxIsZxrFsI/why-plan-your-e.htmlThis Blog's PurposeAdrienne NewsomWed, 27 Feb 2008 17:36:47 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-46274266Planning your estate can seem intimidating. Some people don't want to talk about the inevitable. Other people feel confused and don't know what are their options. Some people feel they don't have an "estate" worth planning. These are just a...http://blog.annlaw.com/plan_now/2008/02/why-plan-your-e.html©2007-2008 Adrienne N. Newsom, All Rights Reservednonadult