Understanding what happens when you inherit a house, as well as addressing the tough financial and emotional decisions on what to do with the home, can be intimidating.
If someone has lost capacity to execute legal documents and has no power of attorney in place or has a power of attorney that is no longer usable (for example, if the named agents are deceased), a guardianship proceeding may be the only recourse.
We often use the euphemism “getting hit by the bus” to begin the discussion and get our clients thinking about what the reality of that situation would look like, if they were suddenly no longer available.
Domicile – the place a person calls “home” – can have a significant impact on Medicaid eligibility and what benefits are available to help with long-term care.
Often defined by the age of the clients, Elder Law is unlike virtually every other practice area. Across the country, the term “elder law” is
You’ve heard the statistic: 55% of Americans don’t have a will and there are lots of reasons why If you’re one of those no-will Americans,
If you’re like me, there are little lies you tell yourself to make life “easier.” These paths of resistance are the things that stand in
No matter what line of work you are in, estate planning has facets that apply to everyone, and it comes down to documenting wishes and avoiding probate and unnecessary taxes. Too many people put it off, but, in general, the sooner you do it, the better.
So often, we meet with clients who want to “get a will” or “talk about trusts.” And we’re more than happy to talk about those
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice (“Freewill” by Rush). Estate planning is based on a single choice: will you
