Elder Law is a broad topic. As I see it, it is a mixture of traditional estate planning, Medicaid asset protection, special needs,...

A Guardian is a person who takes care of another person. A conservator is a person who takes care of the assets and income of another...

For traditional estate planning, there are generally, relatively few options, though they must be drafted well. There are four basic...

Federal and state governments have created a safety net for seniors and those who are disabled. So Medicaid is a federal program that is...

Probate is a legal process wherein people get what they are supposed to get when someone dies. In most states, probate can be fairly...

Estate planning by parents who have children with special needs is tricky, to say the least. The most pronounced concern is how to...

As my parents age, what should I do? Step One: It is critical that you determine if your parents have estate documents. If they do,...

I have seen various definitions for what makes a trust a “Living Trust,” Most of the time, one will simply define a Living Trust as a...

There are a variety of reasons for making sure your estate plan is up-to-date. Although many people think that estate planning is only...

The best lawyer-like answer I can give you is, “it depends.” Or I could say, “maybe, maybe not.” The point is, don’t believe everything...

It might be good to discuss “What is NOT a Good Estate Plan?" First, not talking about it is not a plan. So many people are, let’s be...

First of all, for many people, their home is their most significant asset. So, I understand that one may want to use the home to tap...