Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes by Combining the Services of Professionals

December 21, 2021

Having the right professional team to create your estate plan can provide you with the…

Avoid Turning a Family Feud into a Legal Battle

December 14, 2021

Family problems about end-of-life care for a parent and inheritance can have serious repercussions when…

A Guide to Estate Planning for Seniors

December 7, 2021

A study of 2,400 Americans by Caring.com and YouGov has found a decrease from sixty…

What You Should Know Before Moving Your Parents into Assisted Living

November 30, 2021

Are you considering moving your parents into assisted living? Have you considered what you know…

How Life Insurance is Involved in Estate Planning

November 23, 2021

Life Insurance, something we all think about, but do we really need life insurance? How…

Do You Need Probate?

November 16, 2021

What is Probate? How do you determine if you need a Probate? Probate sounds expensive…

Pet Trusts: Another Type of Estate Planning

November 9, 2021

As you may remember, in 2007, Leona Helmsley, a hotel heiress, left a trust fund…

Long Term Care Planning with VA Benefits

November 2, 2021

When it comes to benefits, what are military veterans permitted to use? Does the Department…

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Discussing an Estate Plan with your Aging Parent

May 25, 2021
Estate Planning

It’s essential to have conversations with your aging parents about their finances. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the security of their…

The Issues with Do-It Yourself Estate Plans

May 18, 2021
Estate Planning

We hear this question all the time: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?” It’s just…

The Need for Affordable Long-Term Care in the US

May 11, 2021
Medicaid Planning, Senior Living

AARP reports that, between 2015 and 2050, the population age 85+ will more than likely triple. Due to the growth of this demographic, we will face many challenges ahead as more people than ever will need long-term care. Elected leaders…

VA Benefits for Aging Veterans

May 4, 2021
Veterans

The US Census Bureau reports that, in the United States, 38 percent of the 18.2 million military veterans are 65 and older. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department of Veteran's…

The Duty of a Probate Lawyer

April 27, 2021
Estate Planning

Knowing the probate lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir of the estate. One of the biggest sources of…

Why a Will is Essential?

April 20, 2021
Estate Planning

When you create your Last Will and Testament, you create a set of legal instructions communicating your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care…

Planning with your Parents

April 13, 2021
Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning

Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance planning has been done when an elderly parent experiences an accident, then the family may have to make crucial decisions in a highly stressful situation.…

What it Means to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

April 6, 2021
Estate Planning

In the United States, the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly more available. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior…

Life After A Dementia Diagnosis

March 30, 2021
Elder Care

Many elderly people who are diagnosed with dementia are unprepared for future care. Once this type of diagnosis is received, preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or someone you love has received a dementia diagnosis,…

What It Means to Contest a will

March 23, 2021
Estate Planning

When a loved one who has a will dies, their will lays out who shall receive their property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling the estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by…