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Talk to Parents about Estate Planning without Making It Awkward

Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to have. You might not want to think about the day they are no longer here, or even consider that they might experience a decline in health that severely limits their ability to think clearly or communicate with you.

Posted on: November 12, 2021

What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?

Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…

Posted on: November 4, 2021

Estate Planning for Special Needs Children

It takes a special parent to care for a child with special needs. These parents’ greatest financial concern is typically ensuring that their children are cared for when they can no longer do so.

Posted on: October 19, 2021

What Is a Guardianship?

Guardianship is a legal action where the court deems an adult an incapacitated person and appoints someone, the guardian, to make decisions about the care and finances of the individual.

Posted on: October 1, 2021

Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even those with the best of intentions can fall into the trap of estate planning misinformation. Estate planning attorneys frequently hear rumors and ill advice disguised as facts.

Posted on: September 22, 2021

I’ve Been Appointed My Aging Parents’ Power of Attorney but What Now?

We see recurring confusion about what it means to be appointed with authority over money in a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for aging parents.

Posted on: July 21, 2021

How can I Revoke an Irrevocable Trust?

I feel I was taken advantage of to the tune of $3,500, when I set up a trust.

Posted on: June 14, 2021

What Is the Main Purpose of a Trust?

Before you decide to put your home in an irrevocable trust, it is important to have a basic understanding of what you are doing and why.

Posted on: May 28, 2021

Should I Create a Trust?

Establishing a trust is a great first step in estate planning.

Posted on: May 24, 2021

How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?

Just as you have trust in a relationship, trusting your document and those with responsibilities in the trust are crucial to obtaining your objectives.

Posted on: April 12, 2021