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Lady Bird Deeds: A Complete Overview

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. A deed is a legal document that is signed and […]

How Powers of Attorney (POAs) May Be Revoked

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. A power of attorney (“POA”) can be an important tool […]

How Much Does Probate Cost?

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. Probate can be a costly and lengthy process that millions […]

How To Protect Your Money From Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal and state program that can provide financial aid that helps with healthcare costs. Often, Medicaid can cover expenses that a Medicare plan may not. Medicaid is a widely recognized and commonly used way of paying for LTC or Long-Term care (nursing homes, personal home care) for older adults.  However, while Medicaid […]

Free legal services for seniors

Seniors have rights – and often need legal assistance, whether regarding justice, crime, guardianship, advance directives or elder abuse. If you need legal resources or pro bono assistance, we’ve put together a list of organizations with free legal services for seniors. Your search for legal assistance can start with these reliable, senior-focused organizations. 1. Justice […]

Executor of Will Checklist

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. The duty of an executor of a will goes beyond simply […]

Irrevocable Trust Taxes

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. The irrevocable trust is a common estate planning tool.  While […]

Filial Responsibility — the Duty of Adult Children

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. Taking care of an aging parent can be difficult even […]

6 Signs That You Will Be Approved for Disability

Navigating the disability approval process with the Social Security Administration (SSA) can often seem overwhelming, especially given that only 35% of initial claims are approved. However, if you continue with the appeals process, your chances of approval rise significantly, often exceeding 50%.  It’s important to note that the SSA deems an individual as disabled only […]

A General Explanation of Power of Attorney (POAs)

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. You may have an estate planning instrument, such as a […]

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be […]