There are people out there that assume that there is really no need for estate planning lawyers, because things just take care of themselves. After all, there are laws on the books to ensure that … [Read more...] about What Happens To Your Assets If You Don’t Have a Will?
Your legacy can be approached in two different ways. You can ask yourself what you would like to be able to leave to your loved ones and act accordingly to the best of your ability. The other option … [Read more...] about Medicaid Can Preserve Your Legacy
People tend to procrastinate when it comes to inheritance planning because after all, dying is the last thing on your to do list. At the same time, it is one of the inevitabilities of life, so it is … [Read more...] about Inheritance Planning: Liquidation Can Streamline the Process
Medicaid is required to seek reimbursement from the estates of people that were enrolled in the program while they were living. Since it is a need-based program, you cannot qualify if you have more … [Read more...] about Does Medicaid Estate Recovery Apply to a Special Needs Trust?
If someone asks you to be the executor of their estate, you may understand what you have to do in a general sense, but the specifics are another matter. With this in mind, we will look at some simple … [Read more...] about How Does an Executor Settle an Estate?
As elder law attorneys, we pay close attention to potential legislative changes that can impact government programs for seniors. There is a key proposal on the table right now, and we will look at it … [Read more...] about Expansion of Medicaid Waiver Has Been Proposed
Caring.com has been conducting research on an ongoing basis to measure the estate planning preparedness of American adults. Their numbers for 2021 have been released, and as always, they are not … [Read more...] about Is Your Estate Plan Complete?
Some people are unpleasantly surprised when they find out that Medicare will not cover nursing home care. If you are not too concerned because you think that you will never need long-term care, you … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning: Can a Healthy Spouse Keep Their Spouse’s Income?
We have been experiencing a housing boom the United States over recent years. Values have gone through the roof in some areas, and this will definitely put a smile on your face if you are a homeowner … [Read more...] about Rising Home Values Can Have Estate Tax Implications
A lot of people think that estate planning boils down to the creation of a simple will. They never really consider the alternatives, and they assume that everything will fall into place. In … [Read more...] about Why Would a Will Be the Wrong Asset Transfer Vehicle?
