How Does Medicaid Count Assets?
Although the Medicaid system may be a generally recognized public benefit, the intricacies of the program usually do not become relevant to individuals, until they face the need to use it.
November 1, 2021
Small Business Owners need Estate Planning
Small business owners have their hands overflowing with issues, and they devote most of their time to matters related to the smooth running of the business. Having no time to think about other matters, they do not bother about estate planning for them.
October 28, 2021
Protect Loved Ones from Financial Elder Abuse
Recent studies estimate that 39.6% of Americans 65 years of age or older are victims of financial abuse.
October 11, 2021
What Should Women Know about Long-Term Care?
Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.
September 23, 2021
What should a Health Care Directive include?
A heath care directive is a legal document that lets you express your health care preferences and, if you wish, designate authority to someone to make care decisions for you, if you cannot make them yourself.
September 16, 2021
Choosing between Assisted Living or Memory Care
Learn about two common senior living types—assisting living and memory care—and how to determine the best care for your elderly parent or spouse.
September 8, 2021
Episode 7 of The Estate of The Union Podcast
We are estate planning and probate attorneys and we experience death weekly. The saddest aspect of our work is knowing that most, if not all,
August 20, 2021
Women should plan for Long-Term Care
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
August 13, 2021
Blended Family Dynamics create Challenges
We have seen some step siblings able to all get along fine but they seem to be the exception. More likely, one sibling feels divided loyalty to the birth parent, not the step-parent.
July 26, 2021
What Is the Process of Conservatorship?
A conservatorship, also known as a guardianship, is a legal mechanism set up for people who are unable to manage their affairs.
July 19, 2021