Asset protection is arguably one of the longest trending hot topics of all time. One of the reasons for this is because we all deal with money; we all find ways to earn it, so that we can all spend it accordingly. It’s a major staple in our society that cannot and should not be […]
It may be hard to imagine or think about, but it remains the sad truth that elder abuse is a real issue. It may be surprising that often this abuse can be traced to close relations. Other times, it has also been found to be caretakers, nurses, or others in close proximity with elder care. […]
Estate Administration can be a trying time, particularly if the deceased was someone close. However, it’s important to remain rational and alert at this time to ensure everything goes as planned – even if just for the sake of respecting the wishes of the deceased. Estate Administration is the term used for the administration of […]
There are many universal truths to understand about asset protection. Asset protection is a popular and completely legal way of protecting your wealth from any claims or threats of claims. However, the state in which your wealth is currently in may have implications on the types of asset protection you can use, and can even […]
Medicaid is a government program created to help Americans who are unable to work. However, as is the case with all government programs, the rules of eligibility often change. Not only this, but they are vastly different from state to state. Thus, it is important to stay on top of all political, social, and economic […]
Oftentimes, a person’s main interest in creating, or choosing not to create an Estate Plan has everything to do with keeping peace in the family. For some families, that might mean not creating a will and letting your heirs know your wishes by word of mouth. For others, that may mean creating the most stringent […]
At the core of very Estate Plan, there are 3 major documents: 1. Last Will & Testament 2. Health Care Proxy 3. Durable Power of Attorney The purpose of each of these documents is to ensure your wants and needs are abided by, for different aspects of your life. Typically, a will serves to instruct […]
Estate Planning is a very popularly used field of law. In any discussion of Estate Planning, which could involve but is not limited to the creation of Last Wills & Testaments, Living Wills & Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, etc., many varying pieces of advice may be mentioned. Depending on a series of […]
When it’s time to consider whether the benefits of Medicaid are right for you, it quickly becomes clear that the biggest headache of all can be the application itself. Medicaid was created to help Americans who are unable to work. Eligibility is based on several different criteria, including “income, disability, pregnancy, age, household size and […]
There are endless pieces of advice one can recieve regarding the creation of an Estate Plan, just as there is an infinite amount of different situations various families are in. What matters is finding an attorney that can mold your Estate Planning documents to fit your needs. What may work for your sisters, friends or […]