When you die without an estate plan in place, the government steps in to decide what happens to the assets you've worked so hard to accumulate. We've created this free article library to provide helpful information about the benefits of estate planning and what steps you can take today to ensure you and your loved ones are protected no matter what the future holds. Contact our office to learn more about creating an estate plan that fits your unique needs.
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Listen to our latest radio interview about Elder Law and the services we provide.Talking about Elder Law and Estate Planning
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What You Need to Know About Being Appointed a TrusteeServing as a trustee is an honor, but also a responsibility with a significant time investment. Be sure to talk to an attorney so you know what is required.
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You Need to Talk With Your Parents About the Importance of Estate PlanningHaving a chat about death and financial planning may not be pleasant, but it is critically important to have this talk with your parents early.
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Take advantage of gifting more tax free by paying for education or medical costs of a loved oneThere are a number of gifting rules that the IRS has implemented that can help you stretch the amount you can give away tax free
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Using Advance Directives for Medical Care and Estate PlanningAdvance directives help ensure your wishes and beliefs are honored in a sudden medical crisis. Learn how our estate planning attorney can help.
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Using a Letter of Instruction as a Companion to Your WillA Last Will & Testament isn’t the only document you should leave to your family. For additional peace of mind, a letter of instruction makes your wishes known.
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Don't forget to fund your revocable living trustA revocable trust is useless if it isn't funded. This guide offers some helpful tips on funding a revocable living trust, and why its important.
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What You Need to Know Before Drafting Healthcare DirectivesIn the event of a sudden decline in health, advanced healthcare directives let doctors and medical staff know what kind of treatment you do and don’t want.
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Your Spouse May Not Get Everything When You're GoneDon't assume that everything will go to your spouse when you are gone. Married couples need to plan their estates, and there are many reasons to do so.
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How Estate Planning Can Help You Qualify for Medicaid for Long Term CareEstate planning, Medicaid, Long-term Care, Trusts, Irrevocable trusts
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8 Types of Trusts You Can Establish with Estate PlanningThis article will explain what is a trust fund, the different types of trusts, and the overall benefits of a trust fund more generally as well.
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Asset Protection Trusts: How to Protect Your Personal AssetsExplore asset protection trusts applicable to all income levels, understanding their role in safeguarding assets and medical services.