July 26, 2019

Estate Planning & Cryptocurrency

Put simply, a cryptocurrency is a digital form of money characterized by its decentralized control and use of distrusted ledger technology (a fancy term for a public financial transaction database).
July 21, 2019

Questions to Ask an Attorney During Estate Planning

Planning your estate may not be the easiest or most pleasant task to think about, but due to its far-reaching potential consequences, it can be among the most important.
July 10, 2019

Potential Pitfall of Lending Parents Money

Most people want to help their parents as they age. However, and in addition to potential Medicaid penalties, there is a large risk many adult children do not consider when loaning their parents large sums for temporary financial support: the state may take the money instead of allowing them to be paid back.
July 7, 2019

Medicaid Spend Down

Medicaid covers everything from standard medical care to nursing home or personal home care services. But to qualify, an applicant must meet the program’s strict technical, medical, and financial requirements.
July 1, 2019

What is Elder Law?

This field of law secures proper care and future security for the growing elderly population. More importantly, it is an opportunity to embrace the idea of pre-crisis management and planning for the future.
June 18, 2019

Duties of an Executor

Before distribution of assets, a Personal Representative (PR) has the responsibility to follow the terms of the Will (if one exists) or statues regarding intestacy to the greatest extent possible, undertake all necessary actions to manage the estate’s assets, and pay the proper debt as well as appropriate taxes.
June 15, 2019

What is Probate?

Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies and serves as the framework for distribution assets that pass into an estate.
June 10, 2019

More about MOLST: Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

What is a MOLST form? MOLST stands for Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment It is a document that consolidates existing orders related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
June 6, 2019

Fluid Estate Planning for Changes in Life Circumstances

Your estate plan needs to change with life events. Divorce, marriage, and having children are some of the few things that truly can affect every aspect of your life.