What are Most Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines?

While it may take a while for production to ramp up to the point where a vaccine is readily available to the general public, health experts say there is one thing that’s critical for people to understand before they roll up their sleeves for the shots: The vaccines may cause side effects.

SECURE Act has Changed Special Needs Planning

January 11, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

An applicable multi-beneficiary trust can solve some--but not all--of the challenges that the new act presents.

How Can Estate Planning Address the Troubled Child?

January 9, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust

Every family has one–or maybe more–black sheep. They’re people who march to their own drum and handing them an inheritance could be problematic.

What Do I Need to Know about Creating a Will?

January 8, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Creating a will is one of the most basic elements of estate planning. There are different types of wills you can choose from, including a simple will.

Will I Get A Bill as My Inheritance?

January 7, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Debts, just like assets, are considered part of a person’s estate. When that person passes away, their estate is responsible for paying any and all remaining debts. The money to pay those debts comes from the asset side of the estate.

What’s Going on with the Estate of Kenny Rogers?

January 5, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

A friend of the late Kenny Rogers is being sued by the singer's estate for allegedly producing an unauthorized DVD of The Gambler's farewell tour.

The Most Common Myths about COVID Vaccine

The first vaccine to fight COVID-19 has been authorized for emergency use by the federal government — a move that could slow the spread of coronavirus and help bring an end to the pandemic — and another candidate is right behind it in the process.

How to Use Joint Accounts and Beneficiary Designations

January 1, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

We need to make sure your legal toolbox has the right tools for the job and that you understand how each of them work, just like an owner’s manual.

Trusts Make Sense Even When You Aren’t a Billionaire

December 31, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

Done right by a lawyer, your heirs can avoid the expense and time of probating your will and may save on estate taxes, while easing the administration of your affairs while alive and after you have gone.

Can You Afford a $450 Loss Every Month with Your Social Security?

December 30, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Social Security can be a confusing topic but considering that 88% of workers expect to depend on their benefits at least somewhat in retirement, according to a survey from Gallup, it's important to understand as much as possible to maximize your monthly checks.