In protecting the futures of their children with special needs, families face unique challenges and opportunities. Providing appropriate medical, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities for your special needs child can result in a lifetime of pursuing public and private programs…
An estate plan that is comprehensive requires careful thought and discussion with your spouse. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you…
Americans who live in nursing homes are among the most vulnerable. When the novel coronavirus did hit, these nursing homes became its ground zero as many residents and workers did not receive testing, and staff found obtaining personal protective equipment…
Especially after a big life change such as a birth, marriage, divorce, or moving to a new state, you should check your estate planning documents regularly. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, and residences change. That’s why we…
As the Internet of Things (IoT) integrates more and more into our lives, it is more and more important to identify and manage your digital property. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond…
People had hoped that COVID-19 would be gone by now. It has been shown in studies that the risk of death is higher for people over 65 years old. Individuals living in senior living communities, such as independent living, assisted…
In most cases, dividing assets equitably among children is a good idea. Yet, in some families, each child receiving the same inheritance can be inappropriate, deplete the estate’s assets due to ensuing litigation, or cause other family issues after you…
Estate planning and elder law differ from each other when it comes to planning for your future financial affairs and health care needs. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are…
Sandwich generations are individuals who have to care for aging parents and children simultaneously. Although generation is part of the phrase, it does not refer to people born at a specific time. Typically, these "sandwich" family caregivers will be in…
At the beginning of the probate process, knowing the lawyer's role is an important step whether you are the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding the role of the…