Apr 16, 2021 | Elder Law, Wills
Elder abuse manifests itself in many different ways and may present itself in older adults’ lives concurrently. Sadly, elder abuse events are significantly underreported. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as five million older... 
Oct 23, 2020 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
You might think that leaving your property to your heirs would be simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and... 
Aug 28, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills
Do you have a Last Will & Testament prepared? Care.com’s annual estate planning survey for 2019 found that 57% of U.S. adults do not have a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”). The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will... 
Jul 17, 2020 | Trusts, Wills
What can a personal property memorandum do for your estate plan? Family members often end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of... 
Mar 24, 2020 | Elder Law, Wills
Many parents are uncomfortable talking to their kids about their wealth. Talking about how much money or property you have is usually viewed as taboo. Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But failing to talk to kids about how much... 
Mar 16, 2020 | Adult Children, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills
Say your spouse is living in a nursing home because of advanced Parkinson’s. Your spouse is currently receiving Medicaid benefits to pay for the high cost of that care. If you were to pass before your spouse, you wouldn’t want your spouse to inherit all your life...