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When you are young and considering marriage, estate planning is probably the last thing on your mind. However, if you are considering remarriage later in life, you are likely to have more concerns about your estate plan, especially with respect to yo… Read More

Undue influence can occur when an individual threatens or makes fraudulent misrepresentations in order to get another person to do something. In the context of a will, undue influence might occur if an individual pressures or threatens the person mak… Read More

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power to handle your financial affairs. As long as you are competent to make decisions, the person whom you designated in your power of attorney, or your agent, can manage your fin… Read More

Medicaid is a joint program of the federal and state governments that provides health care coverage for those individuals who are disabled and unable to work. There are strict eligibility requirements for Medicaid coverage, both in income levels and… Read More

As your parents age, it may seem like a good idea to add your name to all of their bank accounts. In the event of unexpected incapacity or death, then, the bank accounts would not need to go through probate; the accounts would simply become your sole… Read More

All too often, adult children find themselves in the position of having to care for their aging parents, who may no longer be able to make decisions about medical treatment, financial issues, and even household matters. In order to act on your parent… Read More

Many people think that meeting with a lawyer and executing a basic will is all that is necessary to distribute their assets to their loved ones after death. Estate planning, however, is not a one-time endeavor. As major events in your life occur and… Read More

One of the most crucial issues facing seniors today is the need for long-term care. With the costs of long-term care steadily rising, including home healthcare, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing care homes, and our population rapidly ag… Read More