There are so many ways that family problems can become legal problems when a loved one needs end-of-life care or passes away, leaving an inheritance.
How Estate Plans Can Help Family Members Avoid Legal Battles
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Protecting Your Parents’ Assets From Nursing Home Costs
With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.
Wendy Williams Case Shines Spotlight on Guardianships
The recent struggles of former talk show host Wendy Williams have brought significant attention to the complexities and potential pitfalls of guardianship arrangements.
You Absolutely Need a Backup
Occasionally, a client will ask me “Do I really need a backup or successor listed on my Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Will or Trust”? Almost everytime my answer is an unequivocal YES!... But “why do I need to name a successor . . .” Because, I tell them, we...
Do I Need a Health Care Proxy?
A Health Care Proxy, sometimes called a Health Care Agent or decision maker, is a document you create in which you name the person you choose to make medical decisions when you can’t. The document names a first decision maker or agent and should also list “back-up”...