When Might I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Experienced Elder Law attorneys provide comprehensive legal planning based on the needs and wishes of their clients.
How Safe Are Your Aging Parents?

As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.
It Is Important to Update Your Estate Plan

Will there be changes in your circumstances or your family that should lead to a review of your plan? Could some events cause you to need to revise or update the plan?
Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me with Medicaid?

How can an elder law Medicaid attorney help?
Key Documents For Your College Kid

A critical item is often missing from back-to-school college checklists — and it could be far more valuable than anything else your student takes to school this fall: signed legal documents.
Are There Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship

Although laws vary from state to state, every state requires that less restrictive alternatives be considered before invoking a guardianship. These might include such vehicles as limited guardianships, powers of attorney or assisted decision-making agreements.
Can You Gift Money on Your Deathbed?

One sure-fire way your clients can reduce the size of their taxable estate is to give gifts to loved ones while they’re still alive. But when are ‘deathbed gifts’ considered to be complete for estate and gift tax purposes?
The Most Important Part of Estate Plan Is Planning for Life

Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.
Medicaid Crisis Planning for Long Term Care Costs

In general, estate planning is a practice that requires forward thinking. However, sometimes estate planning must occur in the midst of a crisis.
Do Young Adults Need Estate Planning?

These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by many things such as politics, gas prices, the gyrating stock market, summer travel, heatwaves and your health. One thing that shouldn’t overwhelm you is estate planning.