We help a lot of clients set up trusts with a goal of avoiding probate. We also help many family members administer trusts after their loved ones pass away. Once you take over the role of trustee there are steps that need to be taken to administer the trust.
You’ve become trustee—now what? Read More »
When it comes to healthcare, getting your affairs in order can be very easy and inexpensive. You just have to make planning a priority. From a legal perspective, getting your healthcare affairs in order means executing three essential planning documents: the healthcare power of attorney, the living will, and the HIPAA authorization.
The Legal Side of Healthcare Read More »
Most people assume and hope that their children will outlive them. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always go as planned. As estate planning attorneys, we have to plan for worst case scenarios.
People Don’t Always Die in the Right Order Read More »
We have some big news! The firm you’ve known for years as The Elder Law Practice of Justin S. Elrod is changing its name. We’re now The Elrod Firm. But don’t worry; this is still the same firm and we’re still the same people you’ve worked with through the year
New name, same great firm! Read More »
Businesses and families all across the country will celebrate a holiday they will refer to as Presidents Day on the third Monday in February, and the holiday is often seen as an occasion to remember all Presidents of the United States, not just Washington and Lincoln.
Remembering President Reagan’s Last Message Read More »
The type of trust that is best for you depends on your specific goals, the types of assets you have, and your stage in life. It’s important to understand that there are different types of trusts that accomplish different things, and you need to make sure your trust accomplishes the goals that are most important to you.
Does your trust accomplish what you think it does? Read More »
The holidays are a time to spend with family, to exchange gifts, and to celebrate. It’s also a time of giving and caring for others. In particular, it’s important to remember to care for our elderly loved ones.
Caring for Older Relatives During the Holidays Read More »
One of the greatest gifts you can give to your family is to have an appropriate estate plan in place when needs arise. Many readers will likely take that statement with a grain of salt, considering the person who wrote it is an estate planning attorney. It is true – I may be biased. But allow me to tell you the story of three brothers to illustrate my point.
Families with disabled children have special estate planning considerations to ensure those children are taken care of without risking a loss or reduction in benefits.
Planning for children with special needs Read More »
I’m not usually one to remember the exact details of specific plays in sporting events long after they happen, even when those plays were interesting or unusual. But there is one particular play from an especially important college football game that I will never forget. I remember the setting well. I was in Dallas for
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