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My uncle just died and I am named as the executor of his estate. Where do I start? by: Janell Sprinkle

As executor, you are responsible for carrying out the terms of your uncle’s will and overseeing the administration of his estate. Your duties will vary depending on the complexity of […]

Should I just have my parents gift their assets to me without assistance? by Heidi Adair

I have heard that there’s a five-year look-back for Medicaid. Why shouldn’t I just have my parents gift their assets to me without the assistance of an elder law attorney? […]

Beers Mallers attorney Daniel K Leininger

What Planning Documents Do I Need For My Health Care? by Dan Leininger

There are three planning documents that you need to have in place in case something happens that renders you unable to make your own health care decisions. These documents are: […]

How do I protect my children from squandering their inheritance? by Janell Sprinkle

If you suspect that your child lacks the ability to make sound financial decisions, one solution is to leave their inheritance in a trust and appoint a trustee to make […]

EEOC Issues New Technical Assistance for Employers by Ted Storer

Even as public restrictions are being lifted, employers continue to deal with COVID-19 issues in the workplace. In the Summer of 2020, the issues faced by many employers were working […]

Employment Update – Mask Requirements in Light of New CDC Recommendations by Ted Storer and Haley Brooks

For more than a year, the COVID-19 has impacted all businesses. Amid the recent vaccine efficacy and a nationwide decrease in COVID-19 cases, much of society seems to be inching […]

Do you need an Emotional Will? by Troy C. Kiefer

I meet with many clients every year who wish to plan for their after-death gifting. The gifting of assets using a Last Will and Testament is responsible and essential, but […]