Whatever the case, whether it's identifying someone to be your estate's executor or you accept the responsibility of being the executor, there are certain factors to consider - the complexity of the job and the order in which to accomplish…
Estate planning is essential to most older adults. Still, nearly half of Americans age 55 and older have no will, and fewer still have powers of attorney, a living will, or health care directives. You can use these documents to…
Domestic violence encompasses violent acts or threats between two people, whether married, living together, or dating. There may be a child in common or children from a previous relationship that may require protection. Although heinous crimes like murder and rape…
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that American elder financial fraud and abuse amount to between 2.6 and 36.5 billion dollars in lost funds and assets every year. However, NCOA believes elder economic abuse and fraud may be underreported…
There are many benefits programs available to US Veterans preparing for retirement, in both the short and long term. These programs include, but are not limited to: Veteran's healthcare and pensions Survivor's death benefits Pensions for the housebound Aid and…
For estate planning purposes, there are many different trust types; the two most common are revocable and irrevocable. While there are some similarities between these two types of trust, their purposes in your estate planning are quite different. Although trusts…
Medical emergencies are stressful enough, but when massive bills arrive despite your insurance coverage, the pain may continue. Let's say that you underwent emergency surgery for whatever reason. Despite scheduling the surgery at a hospital that was part of your…
What can you do if a parent restricts your visitation rights to a young grandchild or you feel the child is in a problematic or dangerous living situation? All fifty states and the District of Columbia have variations of grandparent…
You may not agree with your children, including minors and adults, regarding family circumstances, particularly when it comes to inheriting your estate. When you die, relationships can change and become more intense as underlying issues arise, causing tensions about your…
Creating an estate plan can ensure that your assets, interests, and loved ones are protected after you pass away. Unfortunately, many individuals make costly estate planning mistakes without proper advice and guidance from a qualified estate planning attorney. Poor planning…