Estate Planning
What Is the Process of Conservatorship?
A conservatorship, also known as a guardianship, is a legal mechanism set up for people who are unable to manage their affairs.
August 3, 2021
Elder Law
What are Biggest Blunders Folks make after 50?
Reaching age 50 is a milestone that most of us celebrate. Still, after you’ve blown out the candles and bid farewell to your guests, you may have a headache from too much champagne, but otherwise feel the same as before.
July 8, 2021
Asset Protection
Why Is Estate Planning So Important?
The word “estate” has always been connected to “ultra-rich” families, those with a lot to leave behind after their death. However, definitions have changed, and anyone who has anything to leave behind needs to plan their estate. “Estate planning” essentially becomes your family’s guidebook, once you are no longer in the picture. Sounds important? Definitely, and here’s why.
June 23, 2021
Estate Planning
Should Young Families have an Estate Plan?
Putting your last wishes on paper is critical to ensuring your family is taken care of when you die.
May 19, 2021
Elder Law
What Is a Guardianship?
My Dad has been deemed unable to make his own decisions, and he does not have a Power of Attorney. The hospital said we need to apply for guardianship. What is that?
May 6, 2021
Elder Law
Remind Me Why I Need a Will
A will is a legal document that allows you to decide what happens with your estate after you passed away. Unfortunately, not all people consider creating one because they think that it’s complicated and just an extra expense.
April 22, 2021
Advanced Directives
Every Adults Needs a Will and a Health Care Power of Attorney
A serious illness can happen at any age, but just 18% of those 55 and older have a living will, power of attorney for health care and a last will and testament, according to a 2019 study by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. AZ Central’s recent article entitled “What to know about wills and health care…
March 3, 2021
Elder Law
The Difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
February 25, 2021
Estate Planning
What Do I Need to Know about Creating a Will?
Creating a will is one of the most basic elements of estate planning. There are different types of wills you can choose from, including a simple will.
January 23, 2021
Estate Planning
Stop Procrastinating, Get Your Estate Plan Done
The steady drone of coronavirus news these past nine months has spurred countless older Americans to face a long-procrastinated task: writing—or rewriting—their wills.
January 1, 2021