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A living will explains your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment. It allows you to communicate your wishes if you become unable to make healthcare decisions yourself. A living will often works alongside a healthcare proxy or health care power of…

  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 worth keeping is making sure your estate plan is up to date. Visiting your elder law attorney can help ensure your important documents are prepared before you need them. Unexpected health situations can happen at…

At the start of every year, it is important to review your life and healthcare planning. Taking time to prepare now can help protect your health, finances, and future. Long-term care planning is one of the most valuable steps you…

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…

A trustee is responsible for managing assets held in a trust and protecting the interests of the trust beneficiaries. If someone asks you to serve as a trustee, they are placing significant trust in your ability to manage property, make…

A will is one of the most important documents in an estate plan. It allows you to decide how your property and assets will be distributed after your death and ensures your wishes are clearly documented. Many people know they…

A person’s debts do not automatically disappear after they die. During probate, the estate must identify outstanding debts, notify creditors, and pay valid claims before distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. A legal approach to avoiding probate can help minimise taxes,…

  According to findings from research conducted by Genworth, the US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 70% of Americans will need some sort of long-term care (LTC). The median annual cost of these services in 2020 is…

  What happens to your inheritance if your beneficiary is no longer alive? If you leave the property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, will his children inherit the property? That depends on whether your will expresses…