Medicaid is something that Americans across the country depend upon in their old age. Healthcare has become increasingly expensive in recent times, and many people do not know what is going to happen with our nation’s future healthcare system. While generally, people do not like thinking about insurance, or about what requiring Medicaid inherently implies, […]
When someone is creating their estate plan, they will generally establish one or more trusts. There are several different types of trusts, each designed for unique, specific situations. However, the general purpose of establishing a trust is to ensure all beneficiaries will maximize their inheritance and to move the probate process along in the smoothest […]
The basic purpose of any will is to ensure the decedent’s wishes are carried out upon his or her death. This is of extreme importance to both your loved one and your family. Many people devote a large portion of their time to writing a will, so you should know what it means when a […]
If you are an individual who was chosen to administer a loved one’s estate, there is a good chance you will have to go through the probate process. If you are wondering what probate is, or what the probate process looks like, here are some of the questions you may have: What is the purpose […]
If you are in the process of creating a comprehensive estate plan, you will most likely wish to appoint an administrator of your estate. This must be someone you trust, as he or she will be responsible for completing all the steps of the probate process and closing your estate. If you are curious about […]
While most people write wills and establish someone who will handle their estate matters when they pass on, a lot of people do not consider the value of their digital assets as well. There is a lot to consider when passing on your digital estate, such as which digital assets do you want to be […]
After you have finalized your estate plan, there is a good chance you will have to choose someone to act as the administrator of your estate. As this is a position that comes with great responsibility, you should carefully pick your personal representative. Since this is a very involved step in the estate planning process, […]
Whether you believe you are in good financial standing or not, there is no shame in hiring a financial attorney for advice–it never hurts to consult someone who knows the ins and outs of financial planning. We understand that maintaining and planning your next move may seem like an overwhelming process to go through alone–thankfully, […]
When a loved one passes away, oftentimes their family is left with several complicated burdens to deal with. Sometimes if a loved one leaves behind a family member who is unable to take care of him or herself, the family has to step in and figure out who will be that person’s caretaker and legal […]
