Eldercare Lawyer Blog
Is This Legal?
There are many misconceptions that surround elder law. The defining feature of elder law is Medicaid planning…
September 11, 2023
Do I Need To List My Assets in My Will?
Does a last will and testament have to list all of your assets? Many of my clients…
July 31, 2023
Probate Is Simple
When a parent dies, her family members need to settle her financial affairs. The need to settle…
July 10, 2023
Be Proud, But Plan
Estate planning for a gay couple requires that the attorney consider several issues. One of the most…
May 31, 2023
I Want To Avoid Probate
“I want to make it as easy as possible for my family after I die. What should…
May 30, 2023
What Taxes Will My Family Pay?
What taxes will my family pay after I die? Many of my clients are concerned about the…
May 15, 2023
Do I Have To Use an Irrevocable Trust?
“Can I use a revocable trust for that instead of an irrevocable trust?” I get that question…
May 1, 2023
Planning for a Second Marriage
What should a married couple in a second marriage consider when drafting their last wills and testaments…
March 27, 2023
How the Sausage Is Made
I draft a lot of financial powers of attorney, health care directives, and last wills. A lot…
March 13, 2023
What Type of Trust Do I Need?
When should I have a revocable trust? When should I have an irrevocable trust? I hear these…
February 27, 2023
How To Draft a Power of Attorney
A financial power of attorney document could be the most important estate planning document that you have…
February 13, 2023
How Much Will I Owe in Death Taxes
Taxes. No one wants to pay taxes. One type of tax that raises a particular amount of…
January 30, 2023