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Five Estate Planning Myths
There are lots of misconceptions about estate planning, and any one of them can result in costly mistakes. Understanding who needs an estate plan and what it should cover is...
Let’s Talk About Medicaid
You can qualify for Medicaid (even if you don’t think you can). Preface: It is not a taboo subject and you or your loved one can qualify. We bring up and discuss Medicaid...
Be SMART About Your New Year’s Resolutions with Estate Planning Goals
Throughout our busy office, we often hear the adult children of our clients say, “We need to get our estate planning done so that we don’t leave a mess for our children,...
Top Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause...
Helping Veterans Pay for Long Term Care
There are currently over 25 million veterans alive in the United States. There are over 9 million surviving spouses of veterans currently living in the United States. Many...
Estate Planning 101: What is a Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust, which is often just called a living trust, is a legal tool that is created to ‘hold’ the assets of an individual. This individual, known as a...
Balancing Care-giving and Your Career
Providing care for a senior family member, particularly long-term care, can bring about lost wages and missed opportunities for the caregiver. A report by Genworth entitled...
5 Things that Elder Law Attorneys are Thankful For
This is the time of year we like to pause and reflect on that for which we are thankful. In our personal lives, we often share these thoughts around the table at...
Medicare & Medicaid: Unlocking the Mystery
Medicare and Medicaid have long been a mystery to many consumers. In fact, it can baffle and confuse even some of the smartest citizens. Like me, you might have thought, “I...