Essential Legal Documents Graduating Seniors Need
Young adults need essential legal documents like a healthcare proxy and living will to ensure their wishes are respected and their interests protected.
June 18, 2024
Diverse Family Structures Have Unique Estate Planning Challenges
The law doesn’t always cater to diverse family structures. Those who live as extended families, as part of same-sex couples, or other families need to pay special attention to estate planning.
June 10, 2024
Updating Beneficiaries after Gray Divorce
Explore critical steps for updating beneficiaries after a mid to late-life divorce to protect assets and secure loved ones’ futures.
May 30, 2024
A Psychiatric Advance Directive is an Additional tool to Consider
Comprehensive estate planning today includes elder law and other strategies that help protect your assets and interests if you experience cognitive decline or incapacity. Have you thought about protecting your mental health and care if you can’t advocate for yourself? This article explores psychiatric advance directives (PADs), their purpose and how to establish one.
May 16, 2024
Alternatives to Avoid Guardianship as You Age
This article discusses the need for protection as we age, what guardianship is and how powers of attorney (POAs) are alternative estate planning strategies that give you more control.
May 15, 2024
Estate Planning for Veterans and Active Military Is Important
This article explores the importance of estate planning for veterans and active military personnel and the essential documents to include in your estate plan.
May 7, 2024
Estate Planning should be a Major Consideration for Small Business Owners
Your business, likely your most valuable asset, deserves careful consideration within your estate plan to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management in the event of incapacity or death.
April 16, 2024
Divorce Impacts your Estate Plan
Divorce significantly affects your estate plan. Therefore, it’s crucial to take timely action to revise it. If you’re going through a divorce or have recently finalized one, it may be time to review and update your estate plan.
February 26, 2024
Avoid Adding Adult Children as Joint Owners
You’ve likely heard your friends or family—or even the bank teller, at times—counsel you to add an adult child to your bank account.
December 5, 2023
The Difference Between Guardianship and Power of Attorney
Navigating the intricate landscape of elder law can be daunting, especially when faced with the decision between guardianship and power of attorney for elderly parents. This article sheds light on the difference between guardianship and power of attorney, providing clarity on which approach might be the best fit for your family’s unique situation. What Exactly Is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document that empowers an individual, often referred to as the agent; or attorney-in-fact; to act on behalf of another, known as the principal.
November 27, 2023