These past couple of years we’ve all experienced a bit of what it’s like to be socially isolated and alone. For most of us, this is only temporary. But for many seniors and people with disabilities living in care facilities, being alone without visits from friends or...
By Guest Contributor Janet Lee Kraft, author of Leaving Lightly: Getting Your Affairs in Order So All You Leave Behind is Love Once a person has passed from this physical world, common sense would tell you that that’s the end of them. Common sense would be...
Probate can be complicated and knowing where to start and what essential steps are needed will help you successfully navigate this process. First, what is Probate? Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a decedent – the legal term for someone who has...
If you are planning to set up a trust, one of the most important decisions that you will have to make is the person(s) you want to serve as your Trustee. Your Trustee will be responsible for managing the assets that you place in your trust and working with the trust’s...
It’s no secret that losing a loved one is hard. At Elder Law Group PLLC, we understand that our clients are going through a difficult time. We provide personalized and compassionate legal representation as we help you to navigate through the estate administration...
When you are making a last will and testament, you must choose someone who will carry out the wishes that are expressed in that final document. This person is called the executor of the will. If an executor is not named in your will, or if the person named...
The health and safety of our clients, staff, and community are our number one concern. The coronavirus and measures enacted to prevent its spread have impacted all our lives, and understandably heightened fears. We want you to know we are here to serve you in a...
The "Sandwich" Generation The term “sandwich generation” was coined to refer to baby boomers who were taking care of their parents while also having young children of their own. Now, as baby boomers age, more and more millennials are moving into the...
It’s hard to imagine the fact that you may at some point in your life be unable to make your own medical decisions. However, by taking the necessary time to plan ahead, you can ensure that your wishes are granted every step of the way. Our elder law attorneys at Elder...
The Executor of your Estate, also referred to as your Personal Representative, has a very important role to fill. The job of the Executor is to administer your Estate according to the instructions that you have laid out in your Will. It is his or her job to settle any...
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