Planning for long-term care is imperative because nearly everyone will require it at some point in time. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis…
During probate, judicial officials, including probate judges, process the wills of the deceased. While state probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’. A probate judge…
Planning for the estate of a special needs child presents unique challenges. Optimizing your estate to use, enhance, and enrich assets for your special needs child while maintaining their enrollment in public benefits programs requires careful planning. An estate planning…
In the legal process of probate, the will of a deceased person is authenticated, their assets are reviewed, debts and taxes are paid, and anything remaining is distributed to their heirs. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a…
This is a question we hear all the time. Wouldn't it be enough to just download a will, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate planning? It’s…
In Florida, Michael was enjoying the summer while he awaited the closing of his Texas house. Unfortunately, he took a bad fall and ended up in a Florida hospital. He had his Texas powers of attorney, but the problem was…
AduhelmTM is the first Alzheimer's drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2003. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further decline from Alzheimer's disease and is also the first…
A comprehensive estate plan is the foundation for a successful transfer of wealth to your loved ones. However, many of us often overlook the crucial part of communicating our estate plan to family and heirs. Even with a thorough and…
There is a question we hear all the time: “Can’t I just get a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, and put my kids on my bank account?” It’s just not a good idea. For…
Having an estate plan is an essential part of life for all ages, but the need grows stronger as you age. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health,…