Sailing off into one’s golden years of retirement is something for which we all strive. With older Americans living longer than ever and retirement... ...  more>>

Entering into your golden years is supposed to be a great time. Not only do you qualify for the senior citizen discount at the local movie theater ...  more>>

People with multiple marriages under their belts have become more and more common in the last two or three decades; in fact, divorce has become so... ...  more>>

It sounds like a clich�, but almost everyone has some experience with the grumpy elderly relative who seems to make life such a chore sometimes. ...  more>>

Have you taken the time to stop and think about the next phase of your business? Or what will happen when you are ready to transition beyond your... ...  more>>

Unfortunately, it is as a sad fact of life that any one of us can be unexpectedly incapacitated or killed; when this occurs more>>

The probate process is nothing more than a very step-by-step, methodical way of dealing with all the property a deceased person left behind more>>

Due in large part to a strengthening economy and reduced state payment rates to physicians and healthcare providers, Medicaid spending in 2012 grew... ...  more>>

Although many steps towards equality have been taken for LGBT individuals, there are still high legal hurdles that need to be crossed more>>

The senior population in this country continues to grow, presenting even more viable targets for Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare related... ...  more>>

If you’re thinking about getting a divorce, are in the process of getting a divorce, or are already divorced, then you should keep reading more>>

You can’t take it with you. This is one of the simple, inalienable truths about dying, and, like it or not, your relatives know this more>>

There are many different types of power of attorney; in fact, there are so many that someone could be easily overwhelmed when trying to decipher just  ...  more>>

If you have created a last Will and testament you know that it took some time and effort to create a document that served your individual situation... ...  more>>

Retirement planning often focuses on what you need to do while you are working to have enough to live on after you retire more>>

If pregnant women are like the rest of the population, a majority of them do not have estate plans. more>>

As life spans continue to increase and more people are living in extended family environments, many are having to deal with financial issues that... ...  more>>

Whether you took a summer vacation this year, are planning on traveling for Labor Day, or are planning some time away for the holidays more>>

Every child with aging parents wonders what will happen in the future if your parents become sick or disabled. more>>

If you've been named or nominated as the trustee of the trust, you should know that your job will require you to perform your duties responsibly and... ...  more>>

According to the results of a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, states which expanded their Medicaid programs to include  ...  more>>

Recent studies have shown that Americans age 55 and older are having an increasingly difficult time paying their debts more>>

As an estate executor, you have the legal power to manage a deceased person's property and redistribute that property to new owners more>>

As Abraham Lincoln once said, “Everything on the Internet is true.” If you've ever looked for legal advice online, it won't take you very long to... ...  more>>

If you're single, whether or not you're young, you are part of the group that is the least likely to have an estate plan more>>

A recent report issued by the Government Accountability Office, the nonpartisan research arm of Congress more>>

As states across the country continue to struggle with solving their Medicaid funding problem, fraudulent Medicaid claims continue to plague the... ...  more>>

Many people are unaware of probate courts and what they do. If you've begun your estate planning efforts more>>

Making a Will is not typically a difficult process, though it can require a little bit of study to make the process go more smoothly. more>>

Married couples planning on divorcing sometimes under estimate the extent to which the divorce will impact their estate plans more>>

Anyone who spends any amount of time in estate planning circles knows that some of the most bitter family disputes that arise after a parent die do... ...  more>>

If you’re covered by life insurance, you’re the “insured”, and you’re most likely the owner of the policy, too – but not necessarily more>>

Everyone knows that long-term care is expensive, and it’s not likely to get more affordable in the near future more>>

As you go through the process of planning your estate, one of the things you’ll be asked to do is to name an Executor of your Will more>>

Leaving an inheritance to a child is a little trickier than leaving an inheritance to an adult. After all, if you want to leave money or property to  ...  more>>

The revocable living trust has become an indispensible estate planning tool in recent years. It gives you the ability to avoid probate more>>

For example, what if your incapacity planning documents are old and don’t include the appropriate HIPAA language? In the event that you become... ...  more>>

One of the great things about a Roth IRA is that since you fund the account with after-tax dollars, amounts you withdraw from the account are usually  ...  more>>

According to recent survey data, less than half of Americans 18 and older are married. For unmarried or cohabiting couples, estate planning is... ...  more>>

If you've experienced the death of a close family member, you may have to soon confront the prospect of beginning the probate process. more>>

For many people, how you are remembered after you die it as an important part of your estate plan as ensuring your property will pass to your heirs... ...  more>>

As you get older, different laws have a greater or lesser effect on your life. Elder law is simply a phrase used to describe all the legal issues... ...  more>>

Divorce is one of the most traumatic life experiences you can go through. And if you’ve just been through a divorce, a lawyer’s office is likely the  ...  more>>

When you establish your IRA, you have the opportunity to designate beneficiaries - -people who will receive the funds in your account after you pass... ...  more>>

An Advance Medical Directive is an essential estate planning document that lets you communicate your wishes for end-of-life medical care to your... ...  more>>

As your parents get older, the concern grows that their mental faculties will become impaired, and they’ll no longer be able to handle their own... ...  more>>

Tens of thousands of elders fall victim to some form of abuse every year, and the abuse is very often at the hands of caregivers or close family... ...  more>>

We’ve all heard the stories of wealthy eccentrics leaving millions of dollars – or even their entire estates – to their pets more>>

When it comes to estate planning, it’s essential for both you and your attorney to know how your property is titled more>>

If you’re looking into putting together an estate plan, you may have heard about Revocable Living Trusts. more>>