Asset Protection
Protect Your Parents’ Savings From Nursing Home Expenses
Without proper planning, the high costs of nursing home care can quickly deplete your parents’ savings, leaving them financially vulnerable.
June 23, 2025
Alzheimer's Disease
Removing a Trustee Due to Incapacity
A trustee plays a critical role in managing a trust. However, if they become incapacitated, prompt action is necessary to protect the trust’s assets and beneficiaries.
May 30, 2025
Elder Law
Should You Consider Assisted Living?
Recognizing when assisted living is the best option can prevent safety risks, reduce stress for caregivers and improve a senior’s quality of life.
May 9, 2025
Estate Planning
Why Is Estate Planning Important?
Managing and planning one’s estate sounds like a task reserved for the uber-rich. However, that’s a common, and potentially costly, misconception.
May 2, 2025
Estate Planning
What Does a Special Needs Trust Pay?
A special needs trust protects assets, while preserving eligibility for government benefits. However, spending must comply with legal guidelines to avoid jeopardizing support.
April 21, 2025
Elder Law
Adults in Guardianships May Not Receive Legal Counsel
Proper legal representation is essential in guardianship. However, adults with disabilities often do not have the legal counsel to help advocate for the least restrictive options to protecting individuals’ rights and autonomy.
January 14, 2025
Elder Law
Protecting Assets from Cognitive Decline
In an elder abuse horror story, a young woman spends $71,000 belonging to her uncle with dementia. Proper estate planning can safeguard your assets in the face of cognitive decline.
January 8, 2025
Estate Planning
How Does a Special Needs Trust Work?
It’s common for parents of children with disabilities to worry about their childrens’ futures. However, one way they can provide support and give loved ones peace of mind is by creating a special needs trust.
December 19, 2024
Advanced Directives
What Is Needed for End-of-Life Planning?
To ensure that you don’t become a burden to your family as you approach the end of your life, planning is essential.
December 4, 2024
Elder Law
Elderly Parents Share Final Wishes with a Legacy Will Video
A legacy will video helps elderly parents communicate their final wishes clearly, while offering loved ones a lasting, personal message.
November 28, 2024