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How to ensure your final wishes are enforced after your death by Ryan M. Gardner
Planning for the end of life can be an emotional and overwhelming process but making sure your final wishes are legally valid and enforceable is essential to give yourself peace of mind that your wishes will be followed and that your loved ones will be protected. Whether it’s the distribution of

Last Will & Testament – Specific Gifts by Tony B. Manns
In your Last Will & Testament (“Will”), you may want to leave specific gifts to specific people. This is typically called a specific bequest.

Driving and Dementia: How to take away the keys?
Trying to decide when to take the car keys from a loved one can be one of the most challenging things on the journey through dementia.

How may a disclaimer be helpful when a spouse passes with a pour over Will? by Kurt R. Bachman
How may a disclaimer be helpful to use when a spouse passes with a pour over Will which purports to distribute all probate assets into a Credit Shelter – By Pass Trust (the “Family Trust”), created under the Family Revocable Living Trust Agreement, which then further directs the same to be held for the lifetime of the surviving spouse and ultimate distribution to the children.

When Should I Tell My Family About My Estate Plan? by Troy C. Kiefer
Many people struggle with this question, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Each family dynamic is unique, and feelings about privacy and disclosure vary from person to person.

What is Elder Law?
What is Elder Law, why should I seek advice & counsel from an Elder Law attorney, and at what age should I begin?