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The Challenges with Naming Co-Fiduciaries
In cases where parents name co-fiduciaries, siblings can agree on a general direction without agreeing on the specifics of how things should be accomplished. If all parties don't agree, disputes may ensue that can cause rifts among siblings and … [Continue reading]
Part 3- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I Include a Pet Trust as Part of my Estate Plan?
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 years ago, but are … [Continue reading]
A Will or a Revocable Living Trust? — Five Questions to Ask Yourself
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that declares how an estate or property will be managed after your death. A Revocable Living Trust (RLT), on the other hand, is created as a guideline that determines the manner in which your estate or … [Continue reading]
Part 2- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 years ago, but are … [Continue reading]
Consumer Reports Probes DIY Estate Planning
Recently, a probe into do-it-yourself estate planning was conducted by the highly respected and objective magazine Consumer Reports.Members of the Consumer Reports team created three Wills using downloads and worksheets that you can purchase from … [Continue reading]
What Does “Per Stirpes” Mean?
If you’ve started your estate planning, you’ve seen the legal term “Per Stirpes” in your documents. What does it mean? “Per Stirpes” is Latin and means "by representation". In estate planning, it means that descendants of the next generation … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr selected to conduct a 4-hour live webcast about Living Trust Plus from the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios
The Living Trust Plus™ (LTP) is such an important development in elder law and estate planning, that Evan H. Farr, CELA has been flown down to Orlando to teach other attorneys about it. He will do so in a 4-hour webcast on Tuesday, live from … [Continue reading]
Ask the Expert: Does Medicaid Cover Prepaid Funerals?
Q. I am considering whether to prepay for my funeral to save my family the expense and burden during what will be a tough time, but had a few concerns about it first. I am interested in learning more about prepaid funeral contracts and whether … [Continue reading]
Does Your Estate Planning Include Children Conceived After Your Death?
Elizabeth and Bill got married in their late 40’s and were having trouble conceiving. As Elizabeth was nearing menopause, they harvested and fertilized her eggs. They underwent cryopreservation (or preservation by freezing) because IVF resulted in … [Continue reading]
“Estate Planning Today” Series: Part 1. Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 years ago, but are … [Continue reading]
Feeling Torn Between Caring for Your Children and Your Parents
Jennifer’s mother, Katherine, lives with her, her husband, and their two children. Katherine is mentally fine, but physically she needs a lot of care; her needs are increasing, and she requires assistance from her daughter to lift things, bathe, and … [Continue reading]
Meaningful Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Older Americans’ Month
Older Americans are being challenged to “Unleash The Power Of Age” over the next month as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month this May. Older Americans Month was first established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. At … [Continue reading]
Legal Planning for Same-Sex Couples with an Adopted Child
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Ask the Expert: Legal and Ethical Question Regarding Refusal of CPR
Q: My parents are in an independent living home in Virginia. I recently read a story about a nurse who refused to give CPR to a dying woman at a California independent living home. Was she legally right to refuse giving CPR and could this happen in … [Continue reading]
The Nightmare of Probate and How to Avoid It
When many first consider Estate Planning, they immediately think of preparing a Last Will and Testament. While having a Will is slightly better than dying without a Will (i.e., dying intestate), Wills also have some major drawbacks – the biggest … [Continue reading]
Can You Retire On Social Security Alone?
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Alzheimer’s Treatment: Non-Drug Therapies That Can Help
There are treatments available now that most families coping with Alzheimer's or other dementia never hear about that can significantly improve their quality of life. Called non-pharmacologic therapies (NPTs), these treatments do not come in a pill. … [Continue reading]
Remodel or Relocate?
When Steve and Joanna bought their family home thirty-five years ago, their plan was to live there all through their retirement years. Joanna recently broke her hip. Now with her return from the hospital in a wheelchair, Steve is facing the … [Continue reading]
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