You may have heard that it's best to avoid probate court if at all possible. But just because people may have heard that term, doesn’t mean they know exactly what probate means, why it can be a problem, or how…
There are direct and indirect costs associated with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia diseases policymakers have to consider. Direct costs, in this instance, are the medical and social/non-medical care costs related to dementia; on average, expenses included $273 per month…
Cryptocurrency is a digital asset and as such needs to be addressed differently than traditional estate planning assets. Crypto-assets may comprise significant individual wealth in the forms of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and noncurrency blockchain tokens. If you own any of…
A client asked us this interesting question: After my brother died, he left money in a revocable trust for my children – but they could only get that money if they spent it on a trip to Tanzania to visit…
Many elderly Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurologic disorder marked by a steady decline in cognitive, behavioral, and social skills. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of…
We can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside your safe home. Formerly, most states required that important legal documents must be signed in person. During the course of this epidemic, then, we have been…
Envision your spouse having Parkinson’s disease and lives in a nursing home. Your spouse is currently receiving Medicaid benefits to pay for the high cost of that care. If you were to pass before your spouse, you wouldn’t want your…
Retirees often rely on family and friends to assist in handling their health and financial matters. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting with loved ones about…
An estate plan is the best vehicle for transferring assets upon your death to your loved ones. However, many of us often overlook the crucial part of communicating our estate plan to family and heirs. Even with a thorough and…
Estate planning and elder law are both alike, but on the flip side, they are also quite distinct. The Concerns are Similar No matter what age we’re in, life can deliver some hard knocks. Hope for the best, but plan…