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We frequently get calls from people asking if they can just use a legal form they found on the internet to create their power of attorney or will.
Our estate planning clients often ask, “Am I ever going to have to re-do these documents?” The legal answer is that the documents we prepare will always be valid—they don’t get “stale” or invalid after a period of time.
Working in the field of Elder Law, I am astounded at the number of Veterans I meet who are not aware of a key benefit available to many older Veterans through the Veterans Administration.
The Elder Law Practice extends its deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the recent tornado disasters. Unfortunately, natural disasters, accidents, and illnesses unexpectedly take the lives of people we love. For anyone who has to deal with this type of situation, we offer the following steps to get you started on handling an estate.
Many people are aware of the fact that Medicaid has a five year look back relating to the transfer of assets by a Medicaid applicant.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is very difficult. This is definitely not a time you want to have to search through all of that person’s papers, mail, and computer to try to figure out what assets they had and how to deal with it all.
Ward and June Cleaver always took pride in being good parents. They were involved in their kids’ lives, taught them the things they should know, applied appropriate discipline when necessary, and created a great environment in which to grow up. Wally and Beaver had a good life, and they knew it.
A good set of power of attorney documents is key to any estate plan. It allows whoever you’ve appointed to act on your behalf when you’re unable to do so.
Avoiding probate is a goal for most of our clients, and using a trust is a great way to accomplish this goal. But we often have clients ask us why they should use a trust instead of making their children co-owners of their assets.
Have you ever faced the prospect of trying to figure out whether a family member qualifies for Medicaid assistance to pay for long-term care? Did it feel overwhelming? If so, don’t be discouraged.
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