Alzheimer’s disease is somewhat misunderstood by the general public. We all know that it exists, but there are aspects of it that are surprising to many people, and we will explain them here. Widespread Impact You may assume that the disease strikes a relatively small percentage of seniors, but in fact, the numbers are alarmingly […]
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What Is the Best Estate Planning Document?
Many people are confused about the estate planning document that they should use to facilitate asset transfers to their loved ones. There is a simple will, and there are different types of trusts, and this can lead to the search for the “best” legal device. This is natural, but there is no asset transfer vehicle […]
Are You Ready to Address Long-Term Care Costs?
Elder law attorneys assist clients that are concerned about the eventualities of aging. There are between 10,000 and 15,000 applications for Social Security being accepted every day because of the aging of the baby boomers, so our services are in great demand. The most pressing issue that we are dealing with at the present time […]
Is a Life Estate a Good Idea?
It is important to work with an estate planning attorney when you are developing a plan, because you want to act on complete and accurate information. Sometimes bits and pieces are passed around by laypeople, and this can lead to costly mistakes. With this in mind, we will look at the legal device called a […]
“Last Will and Testament” Origin
Why do you have a “Last Will and Testament.” Even Estate Planning attorneys are unlikely to know the etymology of the term. It was the subject of a recent question on “Jeopardy.” Read on to learn more.
Using Disclaimers to Achieve Client Goals: Double Disclaimers
Disclaimers can be a good way of getting assets where you want them to go. If the disclaimer is a “qualified disclaimer,” the client isn’t treated as having made a taxable gift. Sometimes a “double disclaimer” is necessary to achieve the desired outcome. Read on to learn more.
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