Planning

Estate Planning with Asset Preservation Strategies

Estate Planning can give you the remarkable peace of mind that comes from knowing you have provided for your loved ones and made things easier for them in the event of your incapacity or death. We not only help our clients create the necessary documentation for Estate...

Talking About Your Wishes for End-of-Life Care

Talking about what we want for our end-of-life care can feel scary or overwhelming. Some people want to avoid talking about it, or even thinking about it. The vast majority of people (90%) say that talking with your loved ones about end-of-life care is important, yet...

What “Testamentary Capacity” Means

Testamentary capacity is the soundness of mind required of a "testator," a person who is executing a Will. In Washington State testamentary capacity is met when, "A person ... if at the time he [or she] assumes to execute a will he [or she] has sufficient mind and...

Veterans’ Benefits for Seniors

As Veterans age, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide benefits that help mitigate issues related to aging and health care needs. Two VA programs that provide Veterans with additional monetary assistance are: Aid and Attendance and Housebound. These benefits...

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Meeting Seniors’ Needs

Seniors have special legal needs. It is important to plan for the eventuality of aging. Consulting with an Elder Law Attorney, preferably well in advance of needing care, can result in an appropriate plan for future health care and a well thought-out Estate Plan. The...

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Should I Hire An Elder Law Attorney?

Elder Law is a highly specialized area of law involving legal issues that predominantly affect seniors, the disabled, and their loved ones and caregivers. An Elder Law Attorney can help you create a comprehensive plan that addresses your needs as you age, issues...

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3 Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Have

A comprehensive Estate Plan can give you control over your assets and spare your loved ones from unnecessary expenses in handling your estate. It also gives you the power to designate the people who will handle your financial affairs and make medical decisions on your...

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The Basics of Long-Term Care

Planning for the Long-Term Care you may someday need is an important element of Estate Planning. Long-Term Care is the assistance you need when you are unable to do some of the basic actives of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, or grooming yourself....

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Two Tests to Qualify for Medicaid

Medicaid is a health care program funded jointly by federal and state governments, and is available to people who have insufficient resources or income to pay for their own care. It pays for the cost of Long-Term Care. To qualify for Medicaid, you must meet the...

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