A Child’s Inheritance in a Will
There is a situation few of us care to think about when we are considering transferring our property to our children. What should happen to our property if our children die before us? I read that when making a will,…
Partnering With Your Spouse or Partner to Plan Your Estate
An estate plan that is comprehensive requires careful thought and discussion with your spouse. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you…
Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
Despite its reputation as a rite of passage for the very wealthy, estate planning is simply the accumulation of real estate an individual owns, and most people own some or all of their own property. Property ownership includes individual as…
Here Are a Few Tips to Help You Plan for the Growth of the Sandwich Generation
The sandwich generation includes anyone who struggles to care for both their children and their aging parents. Although generation is part of the phrase, it does not refer to people born at a specific time. Typically, these “sandwich” family caregivers…
Plan Medicaid and Inheritances Carefully
It is possible to make mistakes when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. It can be very costly to make those mistakes. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The…
Some Nursing Homes in the U.S. Are in Dire Straits
Americans who live in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable. When the novel coronavirus did hit, these nursing homes became its ground zero as many residents and workers did not receive testing, and staff found obtaining personal protective equipment…
The Combination of Estate Planning and Elder Law Equals Life Care Planning
Elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences between them. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and…
How Do Advance Directives Work?
Winnie’s nursing home room door is open, and Kevin is standing in front of it, tears running down his cheeks. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately,…
Family Caregivers: How to Thrive
As many as 53 million Americans provide care for an aging family member. About 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, and struggling to balance caregiving tasks with their…
What the LGBTQIA+ Community Needs to Know About Estate Planning
In order to protect your loved ones, estate planning is crucial, regardless of what your orientation may be. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your…