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Estate Planning Basics:  The Three Most Important Estate Planning Documents

People think that estate planning is only for rich people.  Everyone can benefit from estate planning.  So long as you are over the age of 18 years old, a little bit of estate planning goes a long way.  Below are the most important Estate Planning documents for every person: 1.       Power of Attorney for Healthcare.  The…

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What is the difference? Divorce, Annulment, and Legal Separation

Ending a marriage is a particularly difficult decision for Filipinos.  The Philippines is still one of the few countries where divorce is still illegal.  Our beliefs rooted in culture and religion serve as an invisible barrier that lead many of my clients to call for advice but wait many years before taking any action.  Unlike…