Do I Really Need a Health Care Proxy?

April 23, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney

An Advance Directive/Living Will is that type of document. It provides authorization for the termination of life support. It is a document that only you can sign – you cannot delegate the power to make that decision.

Why Is Estate Planning more Complicated with a ‘Gray Divorce’?

April 15, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Rising divorce rates among Americans over the age of 50 are causing more conflict in estate planning, new data shows. According to a recent survey by TD Wealth, up to 40% of financial planners say that rising gray divorce rates are leading to an increase in family strife with estate planning as the top conflict.

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

February 21, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

The number of unmarried couples who live together reached 18 million in 2016, a 29% jump from 14 million in 2007. Among adults age 50 and older, the increase was 75%: About four million were cohabiting in 2016, up from 2.3 million in 2007.

What Is an Advance Care Directive?

January 28, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Among the greatest gifts you can give your family is completing a medical power of attorney to help guide them, legal and other professionals say, and they note the start of the year is a good time to make this a priority.

Are You Forgetting this Estate Planning Document?

Estate planning is a complex world for most Americans. For many, the process can seem overwhelming and expensive. For others, it is uncomfortable to confront one’s mortality and requires tough decision making. However, regardless of one’s feeling on estate planning, there is one estate planning document that all Americans should have: A Health Care Directive.

Can You Tackle Elder Law on Your Own?

December 19, 2019
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law

The disadvantages of do-it-yourself elder law estate planning are costly errors, omissions and neglecting protections.

Living Will

Why Is Estate Planning more Complicated with a ‘Gray Divorce’?

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

What Is an Advance Care Directive?

Are You Forgetting this Estate Planning Document?

Can You Tackle Elder Law on Your Own?

Not Having a Will Should Scare You

Why A Living Will Might Be Part of Your Estate Plan

Blended Family Calls For Protecting Children and New Spouse

Do You Need a Power of Attorney When Diagnosed with a Serious Illness?