When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, […]

Many of us labor a lifetime to build up our assets and fight for causes that matter to us. Few things are more fulfilling than the thought of sharing wealth […]

You’re a long-term caregiver for your parents and you are getting more than a little burned out. A friend tells you that her family is unable to use a five […]

  Women routinely serve as caregivers for spouses, parents, in-laws and friends. In fact, an estimated 66% of all caregivers are female. The value of the informal care women provide […]

Life insurance and annuity companies have the big buildings for a reason: They know when you’re going to die. Or do they?   Knowing when you are going to die […]

The experience and expertise of older people can make the world a better place Between 1900 and 2000, the average life expectancy in the United States increased nearly 30 years. That’s one […]

There are many types of attorneys, but an elder law specialist can assist with Medicaid, long-term care planning, estate planning, veterans benefits, and other special needs and government assistance planning. […]

Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is, as Martha Stewart would say, a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get […]

Did you know that irrevocable trusts can be modified? If you didn’t, you’re not alone.

While many wines get better with age, the same cannot be said for some irrevocable trusts. Maybe you’re the beneficiary of trust created by your great grandfather over seventy years […]