“These three documents are the building blocks toward a solid estate plan and peace of mind.” If you die without a will, your state has a...

“When you think about your estate, you may think about your personal property, real estate, or investments. You also have other,...

“Researchers tell us that most people would be better off waiting to claim Social Security benefits. Yet most people file early.” Despite...

“Once your money is in a retirement account, it’s there until you’re ready to use it, right? Not exactly.” Most people don’t know the...

“Planning is a part of our daily lives. We plan menus for the day or week; we plan vacations; we plan meetings; and the list goes on.”...

“When a loved one dies leaving property, debts and a mortgage, and if he did not have a living trust, probate is required to sort...

“If your family, especially your children, are still heavily dependent on you, you can still provide for them through proper estate...

“As we head into graduation season, many families will start making plans for their young adult children to leave home for college,...

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“You’ve heard all the advice for keeping your identity safe in today’s day and age. Don’t give out personal information on the phone....

“Any estate plan, even a deed, can be overturned on the basis of undue influence, which is a three-legged stool.” Let’s consider this...

“Spendthrift trusts may sound like you're trying to keep your children from frittering away your legacy. However, they are not just for...

“Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than being a...

“Johnny Hallyday, known as the French Elvis, built his six-decade show business career on old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll, but he also kept...

“However, some want you to believe that you need only purchase a form to have an effective estate plan. Using this form, you are told,...

“Almost every day I hear someone mention the topic of caring for aging parents. It seems only yesterday that my friends and I were...

“There is nothing wrong with letting your inheritance sit, until you have explored all of your options and have a full understanding of...

“If a person makes a Will when he does not have the mental capacity to make a Will or when he is so dominated by another that he can't...

“When you meet with an elder law estate planning lawyer, honesty is the best policy, even though it may be difficult to disclose the...