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In helping clients prepare for their future, estate planning and elder law attorneys use many acronyms. Understanding some of the common medical and legal terms in this field can give you added confidence in your approach to planning for your own future or that of your loved ones. The Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance is… Continue reading 11 Common Acronyms in Elder Law and Estate Planning

If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence.  

A new AARP analysis gives a glimpse into the experiences of family caregivers and offers recommendations on policies and practices that policymakers should consider enacting or enhancing in support of caregivers nationwide.

Arranging what happens to your digital assets and information when you pass away has become an increasingly essential component of comprehensive estate planning.

You may no longer be legally married, but divorce does not automatically remove your prior spouse from your will, trust, or beneficiary designations.

When people pass away, their assets go through probate. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process.

If you are a high-net-worth individual, it’s essential to have a comprehensive estate plan in place. However, every family’s circumstances are unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for estate planning

Although estrangement can significantly impact individuals’ lives, it is not a legal term and, in many cases, might not have a legal effect.

There are some documents that you will want to hang on to forever and some that you should keep for a few years.

In many cases, you would tell your beneficiaries that you have made a trust for them. However, this is not always desirable – and this is where a “quiet” trust may be helpful.