If you are planning for the future, both financially and in terms of health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law involve. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types…
Coronavirus has caused numerous waves among us, and we are ready to be done with it. Unfortunately, the possibility of contracting COVID-19 remains a reality. Last year, the Biden Administration put in place the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to establish four key…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are more aware than ever of the importance of having a will, a living will, and perhaps even a living trust. Still, this knowledge is not translating into estate planning action. No matter your…
The purpose of a living will is not to pass on your assets and property after you pass away. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family and doctors how you want medical care conducted when you aren’t…
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…
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…
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…
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…