When it comes to protecting your assets, you need to take extra care to make informed decisions for your future. With the help of our elder law attorneys at Elder Law Group PLLC, we can help you to understand the options available to you and to draft these legal...
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AIRPORT CONVERSATIONS
He was probably in his late 40s, had a beard, was obviously as tired and achy as the rest of us fresh off a 5:30 am flight and destined for a two-hour layover in Dallas-Fort Worth. Most of our fellow travelers headed out to the myriad of restaurants nearby, a couple...
ST. PATRICK’S DAY & PLANNING
St. Patrick’s Day reminds me of a story a friend tells. He was in Ireland playing rugby, a team in Dublin gave him and his teammates passes to the All-Ireland Hurling Finals. That’s basically the Irish Super Bowl. Hurling, if you haven’t been exposed, is … Well,...
What To Do When Your Mental Capacity Or That Of A Loved One Declines
Dementia, including degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, but also often a part of declining health due to advanced age, is a difficult prospect for any senior and their family. The specter of losing one’s capacity to make coherent decisions,...
A Q&A on Supplemental Needs Trusts
A Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT) is an incredibly useful Estate Planning tool. In this blog we feature some frequently asked questions and answers to help you understand how a SNT works and why a SNT might be appropriate for your estate. Please keep in mind that this...
Understanding the Downside of Gift-Giving When You Need Long-Term Care Benefits
For many people, giving gifts is one of the best ways we have to show love and gratitude to others. Who does not enjoy seeing the smile on someone’s face when you give them something that makes them happy? Gift giving is an inherently selfless act that is almost...
Planning for the End
Few people like to think about death, especially their own. However, it is far better to actively and effectively prepare for death than to avoid thinking about it. End-of-life legal planning with an experienced and knowledgeable Elder Law attorney is absolutely vital...
The Most Important Document in Your Estate Plan, Continued: Healthcare Planning
Recently our blog featured a post about how your Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Affairs may be the most important document in your estate plan. Click here to read that post and learn more about naming someone to manage your financial affairs. If the Durable...
Misconceptions About Washington State Probate, Part II
Last month we covered two common misconceptions about probate in Washington State. It is never easy for a family when a loved one dies. Many people assume that estate administration will only add to the stress and anxiety of the situation. However, Elder Law Group...
The Community First Choice Medicaid Program Has Come To Washington State—What You Need To Know, Part II
The Community First Choice Option (CFC) program went into effect in Washington State on July 1. In Part I of this blog last month we discussed what the program is and the various kinds of services it offers. CFC allows the State to provide services to qualifying...