Technology has changed the way many legal services are delivered, including estate planning. Today, many estate planning attorneys use secure digital tools to communicate with clients, collect information, prepare documents, and manage ongoing estate plans.While traditional in-person meetings remain an…
A parent who is aging often loses the ability to think clearly and make meaningful decisions. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability…
Despite some overlap, estate planning and elder law serve different purposes, yet both are equally vital to protect yourself and your family. The two terms tend to go hand in hand, but there are some differences. The biggest difference is…
You may need to update your estate plan annually to account for changes in federal estate tax law, gifts, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions. Since 2018, federal estate tax exemptions have allowed estates above $11.7 million (adjusted annually for…
Living wills are not last wills and testaments that indicate how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family and doctors how you want medical care conducted when…
Most people can communicate their wants and needs, but some people lose that ability when they are ill, injured, or afflicted. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents…
It is common for Americans to view estate planning as a one-time task that, once completed, can be filed away until they pass away. However, this approach can create problems. Without being aware of the potential impact, people may make…
Even if your insurance covers you, you might still be forced to pay huge medical bills after an emergency. For example, suppose that you underwent emergency surgery for some reason. You scheduled it at a hospital that participated in your…
Over the course of their working lives, American workers contribute to the Social Security fund through payroll taxes. You can opt to receive Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, claiming SS benefits before your full retirement age…
A ward of a guardianship proceeding could lose their right to vote, which is a fundamental right for all US citizens. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully trust. By nominating an agent and…
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