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Margot G. Birke
How Often Should I Review My Estate Plan?
With the start of a new year, it’s probably time to brush the dust off of your three-ring binders and review that estate plan you made...


Margot G. Birke
Honoring the Unpaid Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
(All figures are taken from the 2023 special report from the Alzheimer's Association.) Most people today know what Alzheimer’s disease is...

Margot G. Birke
What Are Pet Trusts? "Jack and Jill, A Cautionary Tale" (Animated Video)
Most people believe that if they ask a trusted friend or family member to look after their pet after they die, that will do the job......


Margot G. Birke
Mental Health Month - "Look Around, Look Within"
May as Mental Health Month was established in 1949 by Mental Health America. This has obviously been a concern for a long time and yet...


Margot G. Birke
Your Duties as Attorney-in-Fact
You have just been appointed as an agent, or “attorney-in-fact,” under a durable power of attorney. The purpose of this article is to...
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