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As your parents get older, it can be difficult to have conversations with them that revolve around their finances, and especially estate planning. Discussing finances can create tension but in order for your parents to protect themselves, it is a good idea for them to speak with an experienced attorney who can help them navigate … Continued

Even if you qualify for Medicare, you might still be required to pay some money to the program. The government uses your current and past income to determine what premiums you might owe on Medicare Part B and prescription drug plans, and the amount owed increases with higher incomes. In order to determine who owes … Continued

This year has been particularly devastating to certain parts of our country. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have done massive amounts of property damage and caused a tragic number of deaths, especially among older citizens. Following the death of eight residents of an assisted living facility in Hollywood, Florida following a sustained loss of power, Governor … Continued

If you’ve been looking into the costs of nursing homes for a parent or loved one, you understand just how difficult it can be to strike the right balance between affordability and quality. In addition to the stress of worrying about finding a facility that offers the best possible care, you also have to worry … Continued

As if this time of year wasn’t busy enough, October 15th through December 7th is also Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. During this time, you can make changes to your current plan, add coverage, or enroll in other plans. Below, you will find some of the options you have available to you during this time period, … Continued

If you have been mulling over the options for estate planning, you’ve definitely come across the phrase “irrevocable trust” more than a few times. It is one of the many options you have available to you to protect your assets for your heirs but it can be one of the most complicated processes to get … Continued

Thinking about your own mortality or the mortality of a loved one is never a fun prospect, but if you want to make sure that the ones you leave behind will be taken care of, you need to make sure that all of the proper legal steps have been taken to ensure that your affairs … Continued

Searching for an attorney to help you navigate the confusing legal requirements of a will or trust can be difficult. Even more difficult is knowing what questions to ask the list of attorneys that you’re able to come up with. In this blog, we want to cover what questions you should ask the lawyers that … Continued

If you’re in your 20s or 30s you probably don’t think too much about your estate — it’s a long way off and you have a lot of other concerns, namely, raising a family, buying a home, and advancing your career. While we understand why estate planning is on the top of your to-do list, … Continued

In our last blog, we began talking about some of the advantages to hiring an experienced estate planning attorney. In that entry we wrote about how a lawyer will know the laws of the state in a way that can’t be matched by a website or a book offering you an “easy” way to write up … Continued