It is a fact of life in most families that siblings will compete at some point. Old rivalries can resurface when a parent passes away, depending on the dynamic between the siblings. Adult children who are emotionally upset and in…
It is likely that you have questions about how and who should distribute your assets, regardless of where you are in the estate planning process. A trust can be a great tool in your estate planning tool kit. A properly…
It is more important than ever before to review your health care plan at the beginning of the new year. Americans continue responding to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we are identifying that which is…
Home ownership is likely to be one of your largest investments. Families may even purchase a bigger house as they grow. You may be thinking about buying a more lavish property, or your parents may be downsizing to a more…
Beneficiaries are common designations in retirement accounts, wills, and trusts, so chances are you have one. A beneficiary is an individual (or legal entity) to receive the proceeds from a financial product or vehicle when the owner passes away. What…
How would you make healthcare decisions if you were seriously ill or injured and no longer able to make them for yourself? You don’t have to be old to become incapacitated. A living will, a component of an advance health…
Legal issues affecting the older or disabled individual are covered by elder law. Law firms that practice elder law support seniors and assist them, along with their loved ones, in achieving a better quality of life. Elder law may include…
In appointing someone to be your estate’s executor, or assuming that responsibility yourself, there are certain things to consider – the complexity of the job and the order in which to perform it. As you grieve for a loved one,…
Conflicts between landlords and tenants are quite common and can be caused by many factors. Communication problems are typically the cause of mismanaged expectations due to poor communication. Typical legal issues to resolve are disagreements over terms or the interpretation…
Annually, American elder financial fraud and abuse total between 2.6 and 36.5 billion dollars in lost assets and money, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The NCOA believes instances of elder financial abuse and fraud are likely underreported,…