The senior citizen population of the United States is increasing rapidly as the baby boomer generation ages, and the influx of international migration continues. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and…
One of your friends or family members may ask you to be their power of attorney or fiduciary. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become…
Targeted attacks on vulnerable older people’s estate plan to exert what attorneys deem “undue influence” constitutes elder abuse. It disrupts the older persons’ impulse to provide for loved ones and instead leaves assets to the manipulator. Often, family members do…
We hear this question all the time. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you…
It is essential for your estate plan to include protective measures over your child’s future inheritance. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can pass your wealth bypassing probate. This allows specific trust provisions…
As your parents age, it is important to have conversations with them about their finances and estate plan. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it…
Since the advent of COVID-19, keeping physical distance between us has been crucial to stop this virus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside your…
Many of us have been left unprepared and confused since the advent of COVID-19. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike,…
It’s not uncommon for parents to feel uncomfortable discussing their wealth with their kids. Talking about how much money or property you have is usually viewed as taboo. Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But…
Larry King, the legendary talk-show host, married seven women and had five children with several of them. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid and then succumbing to an infection. Immediately after his death, his…
