The mere fact of having an estate plan sets you apart from a majority of US adults and yet if you don’t take the time to ensure your plan remains up-to-date, all of the efforts spent setting it up could…
As it has become more and more common to store personal information online, it has likewise become more important to ensure your estate plan provides loved one’s access to your digital devices. In the US, the smartphone market is dominated…
A full 47 percent of men and 58 percent of women will need some form of long-term care in their lifetime and many more will need simple help from loved ones to accomplish daily tasks. When you arrive at this…
Among the many other things, the past twelve months have taught us that every adult, regardless of age or well-being, needs an estate plan. Of course, this has always been true and yet the uncertainty provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic…
With all of the information out there concerning Veterans’ Benefits, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. After all, too often family and friends hold errant beliefs and even seemingly-reliable internet sources can sometimes lead you astray. With…
This past year has taught us all the importance of learning to care for the elderly and the most vulnerable in our communities. After all, if it weren’t for the immense effort and sacrifice of so many during the Covid-19…
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) went into effect on January 1, 2021, and with it, parkinsonism, bladder cancer, and hypothyroidism were added to the list of medical issues for which veterans may now receive…
Estate planning is not a one-and-done kind of process. Just as your life continues to grow as you age, so too do your estate planning needs. Any lawyer who tells you that the matter involves no more than a few…
General wisdom states that a person should revise their estate plan every three to five years or any time a significant life event occurs. Usually, this refers to such things as a new marriage, divorce, the birth of a child…
Elder law is the legal field dedicated to working out how families can affordably get their aging or ill loved ones the care they need. Elder law and estate planning work hand in hand as organizing one’s estate does not…