Follow our attorney blog to stay current on the estate planning issues you should be thinking about as you near retirement, face a medical crisis, or as a parent ages. Our attorney shares insights based on his many years of experience in estate planning and elder law in these posts.
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Five Reasons to Have a Will Your Will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. It also appoints a legal representative to carry out your wishes. -
So You've Been Appointed Trustee of a Trust? Here are 9 Do's and 1 Don't. Whether it's an honor or a burden (or both), you have been appointed trustee of a trust. -
Proper planning can help your family prepare for the financial toll and protect assets for future generations. Long-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a tremendous financial price. -
The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid Medicaid planning can be a difficult and confusing process. The following are some common mistakes people make when planning to apply for Medicaid. -
What is a Trust? There can be several advantages to establishing a trust, depending on your situation. Best-known is the advantage of avoiding probate, the court process by which a deceased person's property is passed to his or her heirs. -
Moving to a New State? Be Sure to Update your Estate Plan While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home. -
Can You Visit Nursing Home Residents After They are Vaccinated? COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. -
Ability to withdraw money early from Retirement Plan without Penalty Expires at the End of the Year If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may want to consider withdrawing money from your retirement account while you still can. -
Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year's Resolutions The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it is up to date. -
Paying Taxes When Selling an Inherited Vacation House While it may seem great to inherit a vacation house, in actuality it may not be practical to keep the property, especially for tax reasons.