Have a Plan before You become Incapacitated
Many people ask what would happen if they were in the hospital and unable to make their own medical decisions? The answer depends on whether you planned ahead.
May 24, 2022
How Divorcing over Fifty effects Estate Planning
“Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.
May 23, 2022
Mistakes can lead to an Invalid Will
When considering whether to contest a decedent’s Last Will and Testament, an individual should consider whether red flags might be present which may point to a successful basis to challenge a disputed Will.
May 11, 2022
Planning for Special Needs Requires Care
Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.
May 3, 2022
Several Ways to Avoid Probate
There are good reasons why people want their estates to avoid probate, and a lot of ways to do it.
April 19, 2022
Things You should Leave Out of a Will
Unfortunately, there are several common missteps people make in their estate planning that can lead to unwanted results. Read on to discover the two things you should never include in your will, as well as what to substitute instead.
April 14, 2022
Caring for sick Parent can be Challenging
Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
March 24, 2022
Your Estate Plan can include Grandchildren
Children and grandchildren motivate us to think about a will and life insurance. However, it is problematic to name minor children as beneficiaries.
March 21, 2022
Do You Need an Attorney for Probate?
A competent elder law or estate attorney can discuss and use, where appropriate, such provisions as the family exemption, benefits to prepaying inheritance tax, even where the tax return is not yet complete and a listing of itemized deductions.
March 10, 2022
Why You should review Estate Planning
Your estate planning is done, but is it? A periodic review is an important ongoing step to your planning.
March 9, 2022