When Do I Need a Power of Attorney?
In the absence of a durable power of attorney, who has the right to sign for an incapacitated person?
What Happens When Both Spouses Have a Simultaneous Death?
Sometimes the persons involved either die simultaneously, i.e., too close in time to determine clearly who survived the other or die very close in time to each other.
New Medicare Rule Makes It Harder to Receive Home Care
It may become harder for Medicare beneficiaries to find home health care due to a new rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Although the rule changes the way home health care providers are reimbursed, it could…
Can a Trust Be Amended?
In their trust they leave each other their share upon death and then I would be trustee when my last parent dies. I’m really concerned about this whole deal.
Use This Checklist When Visiting Assisted Living Facilities
After you have narrowed your search down to those facilities, you should visit each one with the person who will be living there.
What Does a Probate Attorney Really Do?
A probate lawyer can provide a variety of services to you, if you’re struggling to deal with matters related to your loved one’s estate.
Are You Considering the Impact of Your Estate Plan on your Heirs?
Unless you take your heirs' wishes, taxes and interests into consideration in your plans, you could be committing some serious unforced errors with your estate.
How Do I Title My Property Correctly for My Estate Plan?
If you think Estate Planning is simply the creation of a will or trust, you are missing a large portion of information, and could potentially have assets that do not flow according to the plan you have set up in your will or trust.
Second Marriage? Make Sure Estate Plan Is Ready
The first thing to realize is that as soon as you marry, your spouse is granted certain inheritance rights under law. However, these rights of inheritance can be waived or modified by using an anti-nuptial agreement, or as its more commonly known, a pre-nuptial agreement.
Your Estate Plan Decides or the State Decides
By planning in advance, you have the say as to who receives which assets. The people you care about are more apt to receive your property.