As banking and bill-paying become more challenging as one age, incapacitation by accident or sudden disease can occur to anyone at any age, creating the same difficulties. Incapacity is not just about mental cognition, accident, or illness. You may have…
People with disabilities can save money tax-free by creating a special needs trust (SNT) or an Achieving a Better Life Experience account (ABLE). Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting resources that ensures the person with a…
Upon the death of a loved one, their will specifies what property should be distributed and the person responsible for settling their estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what they did or didn’t receive, and some individuals…
During his lifetime, King was married to seven women and had five children. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid and then succumbing to an infection. Immediately after his death, his estate went straight to…
Intestacy laws in your state will determine your estate’s financial future and legacy for your loved ones if you don’t put together a plan. Dying without an estate plan or a basic will creates confusion, work, and heartache for your…
Your legacy may have taken years to develop and protect. But have you thought about the impact it will have on family members who are in different stages of life after you are gone? It’s crucial that your loved ones…
Almost everyone will require long-term care at some point during their lives, so it is important to plan ahead. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and…
Living wills are not used to distribute assets after death like last wills and testaments. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family and doctors how you want medical care conducted when you aren’t able. Your living will…
We often receive this question. You can use the following information to determine whether you need a trust and, if so, what type would work best for you. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a…
You might wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ as you plan for your future, both financially and health-wise. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law…