Can I Create a Power of Attorney without Giving Up Control?
Disability can strike suddenly and is one of the reasons appointing an agent on your behalf to act when you cannot, is so important.
What Do I Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts?
A trust can be a vital component in an estate plan.
Celebrity Estates: Battle Over Inheritances
It took nearly 30 months to sort out the €110 million fortune that George Michael left behind in his will.
What Should I Look for in a Trustee?
Do not put off finalizing and signing your estate planning documents, just because you have reached an impasse on who to name as trustee.
Are Digital Assets Part of My Estate Plan?
Smart estate planning, therefore, includes addressing how to handle digital assets.
A Trust Can Protect Kids from Too Much, Too Fast, Too Soon
Should inheritance be spent on sports cars and jewelry?
Do You Have Everything in Order if You Become Incapacitated?
We talked about the various things you should think about and get in order, so that if ‘something happens’ your loved ones don’t have to do a frantic search for your important information.
Here’s Why a Basic Will Doesn’t Work
However, some want you to believe that you need only purchase a form to have an effective estate plan. Using this form, you are told, can save money and — best of all — the form is valid in all 50 states.
Long-Term Care Costs and Your Estate Plan
Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than being a taxpayer watchdog.
Is My Dad’s Timeshare Part of His Estate?
You may hear commercials for companies that say they can get you released from a timeshare purchase and lease agreements. If your parent passes away intestate (without a will) and owned a timeshare, you may not want it.