Understanding Your Social Security Award Letter
Hoping to receive your social security award letter soon? Let’s go through what the award letter and overall application system is like.
Legal
Read about several legal instruments for real estate planning and caregivers including power of attorney, wills, trusts, and deeds.
What is The Five Wish Document?
Like most legal contracts, living wills (also called advance directives) tend to have confusing legal jargon with something in the fine print that doesn’t work in your favor. And that’s unfortunate because planning for the worst shouldn’t be so complicated. That’s where the Five Wish document comes in – it’s simple, legally binding, and unlike …
What is Next of Kin?
Have you ever heard the words ‘next of kin’ and wondered what they really meant? You’ve come to the right place! Understanding this concept can be very important to take care of your loved ones’ interests once they have passed. Read on to learn more about what it means, and how it may affect you. …
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 …
Caregiver’s FAQ: What is probate court?
After a loved one’s death, the last thing you want to worry about is all the legal stuff. Yet, this tangle of legal and financial processes can be tricky to navigate – especially if you’re unprepared. What exactly is probate court? Let’s take a closer look at what probate court is and why writing a …
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 …
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 …
Should I Put My House in a Trust?
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. To understand the advantages and disadvantages of putting your house …
What is a Will Codicil?
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. An estate plan gives you the power to decide how …
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 …