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08/27/2026

Creating an Emergency Care Plan for Your Pets: Emergency care planning can protect your pets when an illness, injury, storm, or other unexpected event prevents you from returning home. A written plan gives trusted people the information they need to step in quickly. This preparation is especially useful for Vermont pet owners. Flooding, ice storms, power outages, and sudden medical events can disrupt […]

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Emergency care planning for pets can help Vermont families choose caregivers, record veterinary details, and prepare clear instructions.

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

08/12/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 📚✏️

As you're checking off school supply lists, updating calendars, and preparing for a new routine, don't forget one important item on your family's checklist: your estate plan.

An estate plan can help you:
✔️ Protect the people you love
✔️ Make your wishes known
✔️ Prepare for life's unexpected moments
✔️ Give your family peace of mind

If creating an estate plan has been on your to-do list, August is the perfect time to get started.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward protecting what matters most.

07/28/2026

What Information Should Your Family Be Able to Access in an Emergency? : A family emergency can happen with little warning. A parent may become ill, a spouse may be injured, or an adult child may need to help an aging loved one. For many Vermont families, emergency planning is part of Estate Planning. It can help loved ones manage important decisions if you cannot speak, sign papers, […]

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Family emergency planning can help Vermont loved ones access key documents, contacts, and wishes when quick decisions are needed.

07/23/2026

What Documents Should A Trustee Gather First After Someone Passes Away?: After a loved one passes away, the person named as trustee may feel overwhelmed. There may be phone calls from family, bills in the mail, funeral arrangements, and questions about bank accounts or the family home. During this early stage, trust administration usually begins with one simple but important step: gathering documents. A trustee does […]

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Trust administration starts with key records. Learn what documents Vermont trustees should gather first after a loved one passes away.

07/09/2026

Why Estate Planning Isn’t Just For The Wealthy : Many people believe estate planning is only for people with great wealth, large homes, or major investments. That belief can cause families to delay planning until a serious illness, accident, or loss forces quick decisions. Estate planning gives your family clear instructions. It helps explain who should make decisions for you, who should receive your […]

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Why estate planning is important for Vermont families, not just the wealthy. Learn how planning can protect loved ones.

07/03/2026

06/11/2026

How Can Advance Directives and Powers of Attorney Help You Avoid Guardianship?: Most people know that estate planning allows you to determine how assets will be distributed after death, but they often fail to recognize that one of the most important benefits of estate planning involves protecting yourself during your lifetime if you become incapacitated. In fact, incapacity planning can be more immediately important than inheritance planning […]

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The attorneys at Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC explain how incorporating advance directives and Powers of Attorney into your estate plan before incapacity occurs can help you avoid guardianship.