Elder Law Can Help When an Aging Parent Refuses to Give Up Control
There are plenty of aging parents out there making life difficult for their adult children…
Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan if I Move to a New State?
You may have a will or a full estate plan that was prepared by an attorney in another state, or perhaps you haven’t yet taken the important step of planning your estate.
Estate Planning For Special Needs Family Members
Without proper planning, leaving an inheritance or making a gift to a disabled family member can cause the disabled person to lose their means-based government benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid.
The Estate Planning Conversation To Have with Your Parents
Parents are often more than happy to offer financial advice to their children. They like to feel needed and want to make sure you're on solid financial ground. However, it's important to turn the tables and ask about their financial plans, too.
Adulthood Means Getting 10 Estate Planning and Other Documents
I’m planning a major trip in 2020: It’s the year I turn 50, and I’m going to visit 50 places I’ve never been before. Among the fun itinerary research, I’m also taking care of more serious things, such as drafting a will and buying life insurance.
Lessen the Chances of My Children Fighting Over Their Inheritances.
My mom wants to leave her house to me, since I'm the only girl. My brothers may try and contest this in probate court. What can my mom do to be sure I receive ownership of the house upon her death?
Worried about a Spouse Needing Nursing Home Care?
Let’s take one couple, Tom and Louise, who have been married to each other for over 50 years and live in the same home they bought when they first got married.
Use a Will to Communicate Your Wishes
You should have proper estate planning documents in place to protect yourself and your assets in the event of your incapacity, and so that you can control what happens to your assets after you die.
Estate Planning Short-Cuts Create More Problems
My idea: put our accounts in my wife’s name and put the land in our children's names. The way I figure it, when something happens to me, they won't need to do any of that courtroom mumbo jumbo that costs a few thousand dollars. What's your take on the workaround idea?
Should You Get Personal Care Agreement to Care for Mom?
About 40 million people are helping to care for older relatives and friends. Some leave their jobs to do so, and some end up as live-in caregivers. All give up much of their personal freedom. Should they be paid for their work?