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September 13, 2024
Staying Healthy in Your Golden Years: Tips and Signs to Watch For in Older Adults
As we age, maintaining our health becomes increasingly important, but it also requires more attention and care. Senior citizens face unique challenges that can affect their […]
August 26, 2024
Understanding Special Needs Trusts: A Critical Component for Families
For families caring for a loved one with special needs, a Special Needs Trust (SNT) is one of the most crucial tools in their estate planning […]
August 9, 2024
Should You Consider Obtaining a Letter of Competency?
Imagine a scenario where an estranged family member, perhaps a son-in-law you’ve never fully trusted, or an ex-spouse who continues to cause trouble years after your […]
July 23, 2024
The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Many people mistakenly believe that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are interchangeable terms for the same condition. However, they are not. Dementia is an umbrella term that […]
July 12, 2024
If There Is No Estate Tax, Do You Still Need an Estate Plan
A common question we are asked is if there is no estate tax, is there still a need for an estate plan? If a person passes […]
June 21, 2024
Preserving Your Legacy: What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Estate Planning
Many entrepreneurs refer to their business as their “baby” and rightfully so. Like a child, entrepreneurs nurture their business from an idea through conception, to growth, […]
June 12, 2024
Should You Update Your Estate Plan After You Move Out Of State?
Each year, more and more Americans are relocating to different states. Between 2021 and 2022, 8.2 million people moved. In 2023, 25.6 million Americans moved. Amid […]
May 23, 2024
Six Reasons Why Estate Planning is Important to Family Farmers
Estate planning is a crucial process for anyone with assets and family responsibilities, but it holds particular significance for farmers. The agricultural sector is unique in […]
May 10, 2024
3 Simple Steps to Ensure Your Advance Directives are Ready When You Need Them
1. Create Your Advance Directives. As an estate planning and elder law firm, we believe everyone should have an advance directive. It is a written statement […]
April 24, 2024
Protecting Our Seniors: Five Ways to Recognize and Prevent Elder Abuse
As our population ages, the issue of elder abuse is becoming more common and more concerning. Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, […]
April 10, 2024
4 Tips for the Sandwich Generation
The “sandwich generation” is the group of individuals who are raising their own children while also caring for aging parents. This demographic often experiences significant stress […]
March 28, 2024
Medicare vs Medicaid: 4 Distinguishing Factors
Medicare vs Medicaid is a discussion that confuses many. Today we will discuss four distinguishing factors that separate the two. Understanding the differences between Medicare and […]