In today’s American families, stepchildren are common, and they are often treated the same as full biological children, including when inheritance is involved. A blended family in which stepchildren are incorporated from an early age is especially vulnerable to this.…
You have probably heard by now that maintaining physical distance between us is crucial to preventing the spread of this disease. Find out how we can assist you with your estate planning without you taking a step outside your safe…
Those who were not prepared for the sudden rise of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, have been left in the dark. Antibacterial hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes, and toilet paper are all in short supply. It is impossible to predict when a crisis…
Imagine your spouse is living in a nursing home because of advanced Parkinson’s. Medicaid benefits are currently being paid to your spouse to cover the high costs of that care. In the event that you pass before your spouse, you…
A living will describe your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment. Oftentimes, it is accompanied by a health-care proxy or power of attorney, which allows someone to make treatment decisions for you if you become incapacitated and the living won’t contain…
When it comes to digital assets, traditional estate planning elements are largely obsolete. In the form of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and non-currency blockchain tokens, crypto-assets might represent significant individual wealth. If you have any of these asset classes, taking…
One important new year’s resolution that needs to be kept is to visit your elder-law attorney, so that your estate plan is in order. This pandemic is not done with us yet, unfortunately. Obviously, we wish you well, but if…
In this new year, it is more critical than ever to take stock of your life and your health care planning. We continue to respond to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we identify what…
Typically, a will appoints a representative (executor) to publish the date of death of the testator in a local newspaper. If the decedent owes a debt to creditors, this information serves as a notice to them. Personal representatives must also…
Your friend Rose has established a trust and would like you to be a trustee. Despite your desire to help, you are afraid to take on so much responsibility. The property would be managed by you on behalf of…
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