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Don’t Wait, Prepare for Emergencies

Don’t Wait, Prepare for Emergencies

It sounds like something your mother would say, right? And how often do you wish you had listened to her? Nobody really wants to think about the potential for accidents or illness, and it can happen at any age. But…

Why Having a Valid Will is Essential

Why Having a Valid Will is Essential

A majority of Americans think estate planning is important, but only about a third have a will. caring.com Those individuals with a will may have moved to a different state or forgot to update their will after life events such…

Achieving Your Final Wishes

Achieving Your Final Wishes

Procrastinating end-of-life decisions is very common. They come with uncomfortable thoughts and choices. However, elder law attorneys make it easier by directing the conversation to the perspective of family members instead. Then you have the opportunity to control the situation,…

How Probate Works with and Without a Will

How Probate Works with and Without a Will

Almost everyone knows about the probate process, which takes place in probate court after someone dies. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months, or even years, to complete. The…

An Ineffective Power of Attorney

An Ineffective Power of Attorney

You can designate a trusted individual to act on your behalf by granting him or her power of attorney. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an…

The Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Attorney

The Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Attorney

Purchasing a home involves the transfer of legal property from one entity to another. Real estate transactions can become quite complex, especially as the market is ever-evolving with the increased presence of foreign buyers, publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), and house-flipping enterprises.…

What You Need to Know About Living Wills

What You Need to Know About Living Wills

In the event that you became seriously ill or injured and were no longer capable of making healthcare decisions for yourself, what would you do? You don’t have to be old to become incapacitated. A living will, a component of…

Financial Fraud and Abuse Amongst Elders

Financial Fraud and Abuse Amongst Elders

Approximately 2.6 to 36.5 billion dollars in lost assets and money are reported every year by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Although self-reported financial exploitation occurs at higher rates than all other types of elder abuse, the NCOA believes…

Plan Your Estate to Minimize Conflict

Plan Your Estate to Minimize Conflict

Minor and adult children alike may not agree on family circumstances, especially regarding the inheritance of your estate. Relationships can change and intensify when you die, with underlying issues that bubble to the surface, creating tensions over your estate and…

The Sandwich Generation’s Financial Burden

The Sandwich Generation’s Financial Burden

In 2021, Pew Research Center conducted a survey that revealed 23% of Americans are categorized as “sandwich generation.” As the senior population grows and younger adults are struggling to gain financial independence, many adults are finding themselves “sandwiched” between their…

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