Estates

If you have a family member who is either incapacitated due to old age or infirmity, or is a vulnerable child or disabled adult, you may be worried about how they will be taken care of.  When a person becomes unable to make decisions for themselves, meeting the basic...

Probate can be a lengthy and stressful process associated with notifications, numerous court procedures, and a multitude of filing requirements. In some situations, the probate process can lead to contentions and disputes among the family members of the deceased. As...

Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that delivers medical assistance to low-income individuals who are deaf, blind, or over the age of 65. Often, Medicaid is used for the elderly to finance the extensive costs of receiving long-term care. However, in order for...

Plan for your family’s future document needs Jennifer's 40 year old husband, Frank, left for work one morning only to be involved in a horrific car accident.  She arrived at the hospital to find her husband in a coma with no hope given by the doctors.  She went home...

Top 5 Overlooked Issues in Estate Planning In planning your estate, you most likely have concerned yourself with “big picture” issues. Who inherits what? Do I need a living trust? However, there are numerous details that are often overlooked, and which can drastically...

Considering Online Estate Planning? Think Twice The recent proliferation of online estate planning document services has attracted many do-it-yourselfers who are lured in by what appears to be a low-cost solution. However, this focus on price over value could mean...

Do Heirs Have to Pay Off Their Loved One’s Debts? The recent economic recession, and staggering increases in health care costs have left millions of Americans facing incredible losses and mounting debt in their final years. Are you concerned that, rather than...

6 Events Which May Require a Change in Your Estate Plan Creating a Will is not a one-time event. You should review your will periodically, to ensure it is up to date, and make necessary changes if your personal situation, or that of your executor or beneficiaries, has...

Coordinating Property Ownership and Your Estate Plan When planning your estate, you must consider how you hold title to your real and personal property. The title and your designated beneficiaries will control how your real estate, bank accounts, retirement accounts,...

Overview of Life Estates Establishing a Life Estate is a relatively simple process in which you transfer your property to your children, while retaining your right to use and live in the property. Life Estates are used to avoid probate, maximize tax benefits and...