Estate Planning
Preparing your Estate for your 4-legged children.
Pets are such a blessing in our lives and provide us with unconditional love and they should be here to enrich our lives whether we are 9 or 99. With a little planning we can be sure that we don’t leave them helpless . . . …
A Guide for Understanding Wills and Trusts
There are a number of benefits to using both a will and a trust for estate planning. Each state has specific laws…
The Pitfalls of Beneficiary Designations
Leaving property to your heirs may seem straightforward. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your…
What Does It Mean to Be a “Fiduciary”?
Your family member or friend may need you to act as their power of attorney. Your person may be planning for when…
Coming of Age and Powers of Attorney
When your child turns 18 (in most states), it might be hard to imagine that little child who once needed you for…
How to Create a Legal Document Reflecting Your Final Health Care Wishes
Many of us have seen friends and loved ones slowly and dehumanizingly die from Alzheimer’s. In the final stages of this and…
Advice for Seniors and Near Seniors on Estate Planning
The 2021 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com and YouGov found that, for Americans aged fifty-five and older, the percentage of…
Elder Law Attorneys Provide Legal Advice to Seniors
There are many legal issues affecting older or disabled individuals that fall under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for…
Generating Wealth After You Are Gone: Controlling Your Legacy
Many years may have gone into building and protecting your legacy for future generations. But have you thought about the impact it…
Medicaid: Five Years of Looking Back Without Penalties
Planning for long-term care is important because nearly everyone will require it at some point in their lives. While we cannot predict…