While mothers once had the upper hand in custody cases, today courts recognize the parental rights of both the mother and father when determining where a child should live. If you are a father facing a divorce in Alaska, review the common considerations for child...
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What end of life care decisions should I consider?
It is difficult to think about what will happen when you near the end of your life. However, it is essential to plan for that time. It will help your family because they will not have to make the hard decisions. End-of-life care can take a few different forms. You...
What to do when you want to leave more of your estate to one child
It's standard for Anchorage parents to use their estate planning to divide their assets equally among the children. But this is not always the best way to handle giving out inheritances. Reasons you might leave different amounts to your heirs Everyone who distributes...
What do you know about reducing senior health care costs?
While tending to estate planning, you know you must account for health issues common to older adults. You want to get an early start on learning how to minimize your medical bills and save money. U.S. News & World Report offers tips that may help. Even if you plan...
How children benefit from involved fathers
It is becoming more common for divorcing parents to share custody rather than the mother receiving sole custody and the father getting visitation. This comes about as parenting roles continue to shift and the understanding of the important role that a father has to...
How does planning your funeral ease your family’s grief?
While you recognize the inevitability of your death, you may hesitate to discuss or arrange your funeral. Overcoming your hesitation and fear helps your loved ones through one of the most difficult times of life. AgingCare breaks down considerations for planning your...
What is parental alienation?
If you are like most men, you strive to be the best dad you can be. This is especially important when going through a divorce. Even when it is in the best interest of the entire family, divorce has a significant emotional effect on you, as well as your kids. If your...
What mistakes can occur with DIY estate planning?
DIY estate planning is attractive to many people because it costs less than working with an attorney. However, creating your own estate plan is associated with many pitfalls. In some cases, your self-created plan may fail to meet laws and regulations, which would...
Why you need a will
Drafting a will requires you to think about the end of your life and what you want to happen after you are no longer here. It forces you to confront your own mortality, which can be stressful. However, it is an essential document that you need to take time to...
Will my child make a good trustee?
If your estate plan involves creating a trust that will pass on an inheritance to your children, you know that picking someone to serve as your trustee is crucial. You may believe that one of your children is the perfect choice to be your trustee. Still, sometimes a...