As part of your estate planning process, it is critical to implement Power of Attorney (POA) documents. Powers of attorney are recognized...

Probate litigation typically involves guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust contests, battles over the family home,...

Americans over the age of 50 are becoming widows or divorcing (in record numbers) and forming new partnerships. It has been reported by...

In today's American families, stepchildren are common, and they are often treated the same as full biological children, including when...

You have probably heard by now that maintaining physical distance between us is crucial to preventing the spread of this disease. Find...

Those who were not prepared for the sudden rise of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, have been left in the dark. Antibacterial hand sanitizers,...

Imagine your spouse is living in a nursing home because of advanced Parkinson's. Medicaid benefits are currently being paid to your...

When it comes to digital assets, traditional estate planning elements are largely obsolete. In the form of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin...

One important new year's resolution that needs to be kept is to visit your elder-law attorney, so that your estate plan is in order. This...

Your friend Rose has established a trust and would like you to be a trustee. Despite your desire to help, you are afraid to take on so...

During the past year, the number of Americans with a will has only increased by 2.5 percent, according to a survey by Caring.com....

A legal approach to avoiding probate is an excellent way to minimize taxes, keep your estate private, and avoid having to seek court...

What happens to your inheritance if your beneficiary is no longer alive? If you leave the property to your brother Jim, but he dies...

Creating a comprehensive estate plan is the key to ensuring your loved ones inherit your wealth. Many of us, however, overlook the...

Occasionally, you may be asked to act as a power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your loved one may be planning for when they...

The probate process is the process by which judicial officials, such as probate judges, process a will. While state probate laws may...

The law describes estate planning as a legal document summarizing the property a person owns and how to distribute these assets when...

In deciding who will inherit your property, the most simple way would be to divide it equally among the children. That is the...

A blended family is where a couple brings children into a marriage from a previous marriage and then possibly has children together....

At times, family members end up fighting over a parent’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like...