It is easy to be confused about when it is appropriate to contact an elder law attorney. Often people only contact legal assistance when something has gone wrong or they need advice about a specific issue. There are quite a few times when it may be appropriate for you to contact an elder law attorney, [...]
It may be an unpleasant topic to tackle, but none of us will be here forever. If you do not have a will, then you leave it up to the courts to decide where your assets go after you are gone. This is done without any consideration to what you may have wanted or what [...]
When you are gone, you want your estate to provide for families and charities that you cared about. Part of estate planning is deciding what you want to give now as well as after you are gone. Benefits of Giving Now Giving now may help in reducing the tax burden on your estate once you [...]
As we age, the reality of not being able to handle our own affairs due to sudden or long term illness becomes something to seriously consider. To ensure that your affairs are taken care of in times like this, you need to have someone who will be willing to handle them for you. This is [...]
What happens if you are sick or injured and unable to communicate your medical wishes to your doctor? That is where a living will comes in. Known also as advance medical directives, these documents allow for your wishes to be met even if you are unable to communicate them. When Does a Living Will Take [...]