Now is the Right Time to Approach Parents about Estate Planning
If you have a parent over the age of, say, 65, thoughts about their future may have started to creep into your mind. However, because end-of-life planning can be emotional and overwhelming, it’s tempting to put these conversations off—and even more pleasing to avoid them altogether.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
What are Digital Assets in an Estate?
Today, so many aspects of our lives are managed virtually. We keep currency, photos, music, documents, bills, medical records, artwork and even our social lives online or ‘in the cloud.’
Be the Good: $66 Million Raised in One Day
At the conclusion of the 18-hour day of giving, 100,000 donors from all 50 states and 26 countries had donated over $66 million. A good day, indeed.
What Should Same-Sex Couples Know about Estate Planning?
Some people might assume that estate planning is only for the wealthy. However, the reality is that anyone can, and should, engage in estate planning, regardless of wealth. Although creating an estate plan for same-sex couples isn’t totally different than for heterosexual couples, there are some considerations that are unique to same-sex couples.
Pet Owner Considers Estate Planning for Fido
Whether referred to as companion animals, service animals or simply as pets, they play an important part in the lives of many. Owners can use estate planning tools to ensure their pets continue to receive proper care, if the owner becomes incapacitated or dies.
Publishing Tycoon’s Estate Planning Surprise
When the Scholastic Publishing Tycoon died suddenly his family was shocked they would not inherit his $1.2 billion company.
Celebrating 5 Years as a CELA
This month I celebrate the five year anniversary of earning the National Elder Law Foundation’s Certified Elder Law Attorney, or CELA, designation.
What Happens to My Mortgage When I Die?
Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.
What Happens If an Unmarried Partner Dies?
A proper estate plan will help those left navigate the disposition of assets and the probate court system, especially for unmarried couples and some married same-sex couples.
