Elder Law

What’s the Definition of an Elder Law Attorney?

What is an Elder Law Attorney?

February 23, 2023

Asset Protection

How to Protect Loved Ones from Being Disinherited

If your beneficiary designations are out of date and you die without updating those designations, your assets could go the wrong people–a former spouse, for example–no matter what your will says.

February 20, 2023

Estate Planning

Some Expenses are Paid by Estate and Some by Beneficiary

If you’re set to inherit, you may be wondering what estate expenses are paid by the beneficiary. The answer can depend on what assets are passed on to you when a family member or loved one passes away.

February 6, 2023

Asset Protection

What Is Included in an Estate Inventory?

One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate.

January 25, 2023

Estate Planning

What Exactly Does an Executor Do?

The main responsibility of an executor of a will is to carry out the final wishes of the person who bestowed that position of trust.

January 20, 2023

Advanced Directives

It Is Important to Update Your Estate Plan

Will there be changes in your circumstances or your family that should lead to a review of your plan? Could some events cause you to need to revise or update the plan?

January 13, 2023

Estate Planning

Some Assets Better Left Outside of Will

That last will and testament you have tucked away? It may not be the last word on what happens to your stuff after you are gone. Instead, that legal document’s directives for doling out your wealth may be overruled by other paperwork and relevant laws.

December 5, 2022