How Do I Include Care for My Children in Estate Planning?

August 1, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Parents should make sure they have arrangements in place for the care of their minor-aged children, when planning their estates…

What are the Different Kinds of Powers of Attorney?

July 31, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Business Planning, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

As you age, it is important to have your affairs in order to ensure peace of mind for you and your family. Several documents need to be in place to help your family know and carry out your wishes.

Estate Planning Is a Gift and a Legacy for Loved Ones

July 30, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Life Insurance, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. That's a big mistake, because if you don't have an end-of-life plan, your state's laws decide who gets everything you own.

Baseball Champion Sues Daughter-In-Law, denies having Dementia

July 29, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Orlando Cepeda wants to know where his money went. He also wants to learn what happened to all of his baseball memorabilia, including his 1967 National League Most Valuable Player Award, and wants to be made whole.

Did ‘The Gambler’ Have Estate Planning?

July 28, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Estate Attorney, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration, Will

Kenny Rogers didn’t write a lot of his greatest hits. His heirs get a little cash, when any of his recordings are played or purchased online, but that’s just a trickle of income.

Appeals Court Rules in Will Dispute between Ex-Wife and Brother

July 24, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided the case of Trowbridge v. Estate of Trowbridge. The case involved a man, Everett, who, despite their divorce, remained on good terms with his ex-wife, Christal.

Coronavirus Makes Estate and Tax Planning an Urgent Task

July 23, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

What may have seemed like something to take care of ‘one day,’ has turned into a basic necessity that makes it essential and necessary for you to encourage your clients to act now.

What If the Coronavirus Leaves Me Critically Ill?

July 18, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

With some cases of COVID-19, patients are dying in isolation. The sorrowful stories are a grim but important reminder: if you haven't formalized your final wishes, you likely would not have the opportunity to do so from your hospital bed.