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...
Our managing partner, Lynn St. Louis, was featured in the Journal of Business talking on the SECURE Act and what could it mean to you! "The new federal SECURE Act makes it harder to sock away generational wealth on a tax-deferred basis, which creates the need to plan...
Aging in the U.S. can present a number of financial challenges. If you've accumulated financial assets that you were hoping to pass along to your children or to someone else when you die, you don't want to spend them all on long-term care if you need it. ...
The newly-enacted “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” (SECURE) Act is bringing major changes to retirement plans! This new law makes it easier for workers to save for retirement and provides incentives for employers to help them save. But there is...
Long-term care can be expensive, whether someone needs home care or facility-based long-term care. In order to not deplete funds, our Medicaid planning legal team can help you plan ahead. Medicaid is the primary government benefit program that helps to pay for...
When it comes to long-term care planning, our experienced elder law attorneys can help you to make important decisions for your future. Many seniors and their families are affected by the high costs of long-term care. We can help you to implement a plan that will...
These five very common “do-it-yourself” mistakes are among the top reasons to seek the guidance of a qualified Elder Law attorney when creating your Will.
As we get older, we become more vulnerable to different health conditions, some of which may leave us without the ability to express our wishes concerning how much care we want to receive. To prepare for this possibility, we can use health care directives. Health...
Traveling for the winter? Don't forget to check on your legal documents! Traveling comes with risks, so give yourself the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your Estate Plan has you covered in case those "what-ifs" turn into reality. Don't have an Estate Plan?...
It’s always important to ensure that all of your affairs are in proper order. This means you can have the peace of mind you deserve, knowing you have taken care of your loved ones after your death. Estate planning makes things easier for them during their grieving...
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