Our Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog
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Could a living trust have protected Stan Lee from elder abuse? Stan Lee, the creator of super heros like Spider Man, X-Men and the Hulk became vulnerable to elder abuse as he aged. He is not alone. -
Saving the home from nursing home poverty. You've worked hard all your life, bought a home and built a nest egg. Now, you're worried - will you lose it all to the nursing home? -
Don't let the fear of probate cause you to rush into this do-it-yourself estate planning nightmare! This is a mistake I see over and over. People add their children to the deed to their residence in order to avoid probate. -
What happens to a trust when the grantor of the trust dies? Many times people have the misconception that if a trust is created, nothing more needs to be done when the grantor of the trust dies. -
Estate Planning for 2019. Are you on track? What's changed - What hasn't changed? Here are our top tips for 2019. -
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes This one mistake probably cost Michael Jackson's estate millions. -
What is the 2018 Gift Tax Exclusion? Here's how much you can give in 2018. -
What is a Special Needs Trust? A special needs trust is a trust created pursuant to federal law for expenses beyond the basic benefits provided by government programs to a special needs individual. -
What are Advance Directives and do I Need Them? Advance directives include: a durable financial power of attorney; health care power of attorney; and living will. -
What happens to my property and investments if I become disabled? If you don't have advance directives and you become incapacitated, your family will have to go to court to have you declared incompetent in order to manage your money.