Family disagreements about a parent’s end-of-life care and inheritance can get so serious they may end up in a legal filing and court case. You can take steps moving beyond the possibility this might happen and create (or amend) your estate plan … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your Family Feud End up in Court
Estate Planning
The Probate Process and Outstanding Debts
Probate can be avoided if you have the right strategy in place, saving you money in taxes, avoiding public proceedings, and the requirement for court approval. It can save you time, frustration, and in many cases, significant attorney and court fees. … [Read more...] about The Probate Process and Outstanding Debts
A Letter of Instruction Is an Important Part of an Estate Plan
In estate planning, a letter of instruction is an essential element of the overall plan. It is an informal document that will give your loved one’s important information about personal and financial matters after your death. Letters of instruction … [Read more...] about A Letter of Instruction Is an Important Part of an Estate Plan
Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Is It Necessary to Have a Trust?
This article will help you decide if a trust fits your particular circumstances. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a trust to permit that child to inherit without losing government benefits. Maybe your own or your spouse’s … [Read more...] about Is It Necessary to Have a Trust?
Family Circumstances Can Influence Probate Litigation
The risk of probate litigation is greatly influenced by family dynamics. Still, there are two fundamental reasons: families disagree with how to handle a mentally incapacitated family member or, after death, disagreements regarding the dissolution of … [Read more...] about Family Circumstances Can Influence Probate Litigation
Why Your Family Needs an Estate Plan
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, … [Read more...] about Why Your Family Needs an Estate Plan
The Importance of a Will
57% of American adults have not prepared a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”) according to Care.com’s estate planning survey. The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Will
New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved by the FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug under the trademark Aduhelm™ to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay … [Read more...] about New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved by the FDA
The Importance of Creating a Legal Document Reflecting Your Final Health Care Wishes
You may have seen a friend or loved one suffer for a long time with Alzheimer’s. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when the person can no longer speak, recognize loved ones, or move purposefully. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Creating a Legal Document Reflecting Your Final Health Care Wishes
