Do you have a new year’s resolution to handle estate planning, such as update your will or set up a trust, but do not know where to start? Let us review a checklist of 5 actions you can take to achieve your goals: Catalog your assets...
How do you choose a nearby estate planning attorney? Choosing the right estate planning attorney for your family can be an essential part of planning for your future and preserving your legacy. Consider what is most important to you in this regard. Do you have...
To combat rising college costs, parents with young children often have to start early by saving the college funds and by taking advantage of programs like 529 Plans as part of their overall estate and financial plan. A 529 plan is not just a plan to...
This October, we recognize Estate Planning Awareness Week. Whether you are a young adult just starting out in life, or one half of a long-married couple, have you considered the importance estate planning can play in securing your future and the future of your family,...
September 21, 2020 is World Alzheimer’s day, an annual event sponsored by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. According to ADI, stigma and misinformation about Alzheimer’s is a global problem, requiring global action. For example, early...
Have you considered what life might be like for college-bound young adults right now? Expecting young adults to wear masks at college parties is a tall order. The same could be said for athletic events, fraternity and sorority gatherings, and off-campus meet-ups. For many students,...
Have you considered the importance of having a conversation with your parents about their estate plans? Talking about the future and reflecting on what needs to be in place should one or both of your parents fall ill or pass away can be an uncomfortable...
Did you know that an estimated 50 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease worldwide, and the associated caregiving costs reach upwards of $1 trillion? In the United States, more than 5.8 million people have Alzheimer’s and another 500,000 new cases are expected this year. Alzheimer’s Disease is a...
May is both National Older Americans Month and National Elder Law Month. These annual events honor seniors and offer plenty of resources to assist them with a variety of needs. It also reminds our elder law community just how important the needs of these generations...
Did you know charitable remainder trusts are gaining notoriety as an alternative to harsh new changes impacting retirement accounts like 401ks and IRAs? Many people with these “tax-advantaged” accounts have planned on leaving them to their loved ones as an inheritance, but that may not...