What is a Recent “Hot Topic” Encountered in Elder Law Practice?
Planning ahead to protect assets is an important step.
Planning ahead to protect assets is an important step.
Learn how an inheritance may affect your Medicaid benefits.
Learn more about the designations of “Power of Attorney” and “Personal Representative.”
There are steps that we can take to protect our elderly loved ones from elder abuse.
A personal representative is the individual appointed by the Court to oversee the management of a decedent’s estate. Their duties often include simple tasks such as bill pay, but also sometimes include the difficult duty of marshaling, locating, and organizing, the decedent’s property. This individual typically works closely with an attorney who helps them throughout the probate process.
Estate planning is often a struggle between giving up control and receiving tax savings or other long-term benefits.
There are many ways to include charitable giving in your estate plan.
What are Advance Directive Documents?
The best way to start working on your estate plan is to make an appointment with an estate planning attorney. As part of your preparation for your upcoming appointment, the attorney may provide you with a questionnaire that asks you about your assets and your family.