May , 2025

New York State, through the Department of Environmental Conservation, is providing accessible recreation opportunities on public land for their citizens on their DEC website.

This article explores how to prepare your digital life as part of estate planning. It covers password management, banking access, and what to do with online accounts such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and cloud storage. Readers will learn how to use tools like password managers, digital legacy programs from Google and Apple, and account closure options on social media platforms. It also highlights the importance of planning for digital assets such as email, subscriptions, and cryptocurrency to reduce stress for loved ones.

In Part 3 of Estate Planning Essentials, you will learn the role that beneficiary and guardian designations play in your estate plan, along with other essential considerations.

Part 1 of Estate Planning Essentials outlines why your estate plan should include a will, a letter of intent, and perhaps even a trust.

In Part 2 of Estate Planning Essentials, you learn why you should have a Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney.

Does your family know your wishes if you should become incapacitated or lose your life? Estate planning is the process of planning for the transfer of your assets upon your death. The process should be done while you are of sound mind and not under pressure to make difficult decisions. Give your family the gift of an estate plan – here are the essentials for you to get started.

Living Well Stores introduces you to Cory Lee and his travel blog "Curb Free with Cory Lee". Cory Lee is an advocate for accessibility travel and social influencer.

In Part 2 of Estate Planning Essentials, we will show why you should have a Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney.

If you missed Part 1 of Estate Planning Essentials - Wills, Trusts and Letter of Intent, we've included a link at the end of Part 2 so you can jump to it.