Estate Planning
How to Get a Conservatorship for a Parent
Conservatorship focuses on financial affairs, managing assets and handling financial decisions for someone unable to do so.
April 16, 2024
Elder Law
A Well-Rounded Estate Plan Addresses Cognitive Decline
We explore the critical importance of addressing cognitive decline in estate planning to safeguard assets and ensure intended inheritance.
April 15, 2024
Estate Planning
How Should a Single Person Create an Estate Plan?
Estate planning for singles: make a will, draft a durable power-of-attorney, name an attorney-in-fact, and a health care proxy.
April 12, 2024
Dementia
How to Protect Your Spouse when Diagnosis Is Dementia
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.
April 11, 2024
Estate Planning
Navigating Life’s Uncertainties: The Importance of Conservatorships, Inspired by Brian Wilson’s Story
The story of musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, and the need for his family to file for conservatorship is a reminder of the importance of early estate planning.
April 9, 2024
Asset Protection
How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney: Essential Tips and Questions to Ask
Estate planning is critical to ensuring your legacy and wishes are respected. Choosing the right estate planning attorney is essential to this process. This article provides tips for selecting an attorney to serve your needs best and guide you through crafting a comprehensive estate plan.
April 5, 2024
Alzheimer's Disease
Planning for Cognitive Decline Is Part of Estate Planning
Once your cognitive abilities begin to decline (which can start in your early 60s), your accounts could be at risk. Here’s how to protect them.
April 3, 2024
Estate Planning
Four Reasons Why You Need an Estate Plan Even If You Aren’t Wealthy
Estate planning might sound like something for wealthy people with huge beach houses and billions in the bank. However, the truth is that estate planning is something we all need to think about to protect ourselves and loved ones.
April 2, 2024
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Young Adults: Navigating Your Future with Confidence
Estate planning isn’t just for the elderly or the wealthy. Find out why young adults must start their estate planning early and what documents they should include.
April 1, 2024
Advanced Directives
What is the Most Important Document in an Estate Plan?
The most important part of your estate plan isn’t about taxes, investments, gifts, or other financial issues.
March 29, 2024