It is natural to want to provide for children, grandchildren, and other family or friends who are younger. When those potential beneficiaries are under the age of 18, however, you need to take some extra steps with your estate plan to ensure that they receive the full benefits that you […]
Category: Estate Planning
Estate planning can be complicated for any couple, but LGBTQIA+ couples often face added challenges. Fortunately, an experienced estate planning attorney can put plans in place to cover the gaps and protect couples and their families. Knowing the potential problems can help you prepare. Marriage Makes a Big Difference Any […]
If you ask a group of estate planning attorneys about the most common mistakes they see, it wouldn’t be surprising if “failing to create an estate plan” topped the list. Many surveys indicate that less than half of Americans have a will, and that number drops even lower for parents […]
To say that nursing home costs are high would be a gross understatement. Monthly fees and added expenses can quickly deplete the savings of people in almost any situation. For that reason, it is not surprising that people take advantage of assistance from Medicaid to help cover the costs of […]
It can be hard to understand all the documents that are often now recommended as part of an estate plan. Once upon a time, most people had nothing more than a traditional will. Now estate planners recommend revocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, pour-over wills, and other documents in […]