Estate Planning

The practice of estate planning is evolving due to changing family structures. Thirty years ago, a traditional family consisted of a man and a woman who lived together, bought a house, had children, and worked to achieve financial stability and…

The word trust is often used to describe someone who is a beneficiary of a trust fund. Despite the common misconception that only wealthy people have trusts, they are a useful tool for estate planning of all sizes. A trust…

As part of your estate planning process, it is critical to implement Power of Attorney (POA) documents. Powers of attorney are recognized in every state, but the rules and requirements vary from state to state. By signing the document, you…

Probate litigation typically involves guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust contests, battles over the family home, and disputes over real estate. The best method of reducing or avoiding probate litigation risk is to plan carefully for the future by…

Americans over the age of 50 are becoming widows or divorcing (in record numbers) and forming new partnerships. It has been reported by the US Census Bureau that more than half of all older adults have never married, choosing instead…

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…