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National I’m in Control Day By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. The meaning of National I’m in Control Day is all about taking control of your own life. To put yourself back in the driver’s seat, no matter how big or small the project. An easy way to begin is by making a list of all the […]

Aging and Estate Planning By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. Aging affects us all. Working proactively with estate planning professionals can be beneficial to the elderly community. A common response from clients is that they want to be in control. As you age various factors can threaten your ability to maintain control. However, our planning focuses on […]

Estate Planning For Young Professionals By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. Why estate planning for young professionals? As we have been emphasizing for Estate Planning Awareness Week, estate plans can benefit everyone. For young professionals who either are just starting their professional career to those who haven’t yet reached retirement, having a plan in place can offer […]

Estate Planning for Our Loved Ones By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. It’s Saint Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s is one of those special days of the year where we go out of our way to show our loved ones how much we truly care for them. We share our appreciation with family, friends, significant others, and anyone else […]

Estate Planning and Retirement Planning By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. Estate planning and retirement planning are often thought of as independent tasks. However, estate planning and retirement planning are intricately linked together. In order to work as you intend, your estate planning and retirement planning must be coordinated together. As you prepare for retirement, or if […]

There are many reasons to read a book; to learn something new, for relaxation, or to be entertained by a good story. In our house, reading has become a family activity with nighttime stories and multiple trips to bookstores to purchase every book in the series. Even requiring me to build more bookshelves! It’s easy […]

2022 New Year’s Resolutions – Protect Your Family By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. While the last year of our lives has been an eventful ride, the new year brings new possibilities. A great way to start the year off on a positive note is with New Year’s Resolutions. We think of our goals for the […]

Marriage and Estate Planning By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. June is popular for weddings, which is appropriate as the month is named after Juno, the goddess of marriage, family, and home. And, with all that goes into planning a wedding it’s not surprising a topic like estate planning isn’t high on the list for the soon-to-be […]

Whether you get together with your dad in person, virtually, or catch up with him over the phone, part of your conversation can be centered around making sure he is protected. Checking on whether dad has an estate plan or if his estate plan is current is an easy way to start the process of […]

Throughout our lives we may look to our moms as caregivers and support systems, someone we can turn to even when we ourselves are adults. But who takes care of mom when she can no longer care for herself?  Making sure we and our loved ones have a plan in place before something happens is […]

April 16th is designated as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) to highlight the importance of advanced health care decision making. Making healthcare decisions *before* an actual medical emergency is critical. It means those taking care of you – both your loved ones and medical professionals – can make informed decisions about your care, following your […]

Estate Planning for Pets – Yes, Its A Real Thing By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. Consider estate planning for your pets on April 11th, National Pet Day. The animals in our lives are often considered to be part of our families. They provide companionship and comfort. They have their own unique likes, dislikes and traits. And […]