Estate Planning

A cancer diagnosis is a financial emergency. Learn critical estate planning steps, how to manage medical debt, and why securing your assets can’t wait.

Your guide for patients and families following a cancer diagnosis August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you might feel like life stops. You have a new full-time job that requires your absolute […]

Misconceptions about wills for cancer patients August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to creating a will, leading to some misconceptions surrounding estate planning. In fact, only 32% of Americans […]

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. The idea of “getting our affairs in order” has its unique set of challenges that most of us don’t want to think about until absolutely necessary. However, ensuring that your loved ones […]

How to make a will if you have cancer August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. Creating a will may be the last thing on your mind, especially if you’re navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment. We sometimes hear […]

End of life planning vs. advance care planning: cancer estate planning August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. Advance care planning is important for everyone, but becomes even more important when facing a serious illness such as cancer. At […]

What is a healthcare proxy for cancer patients? August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. Formalizing a “healthcare power of attorney,” also known as a healthcare proxy, is a crucial task and an important decision for everyone. A healthcare […]

Estate planning for cancer patients explained August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in recognition of this important awareness month, Outcomes4Me is sharing related, helpful resources with our patient members. While estate planning might sound fanciful or grand, it’s an essential task for everyone of all ages, incomes, and with all types of assets. First things […]