For most of us, estate planning is one of the most challenging topics to discuss with our parents. Even broaching the subject can seem...

Contemplating financial matters and making long-term life decisions via estate planning can be a difficult and emotional journey....

As we age, our likelihood of mental incapacity increases. After all, our bodies and minds deteriorate as we age. Mental incapacity...

As an estate planning attorney, the number one question I get asked is how much does it cost for you to draw up a “simply Will.”

Part 2 in our continuing series on the viral social media post by Jennifer Tomac One of the tips the viral social media post shares is to...

This post has gone viral on social media over the last few weeks. We love that it has started a real conversation about the fact that we al

In the United States, the median monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is currently more than $7,500. The cost of a...

We often hear about a celebrity's estate wrapped up in a lengthy process, or about a recently deceased friend's family going through a...

Many people believe that estate planning is only for elders. The truth is that younger folks, including millennials, can benefit from...

Approximately 3 million Americans move to another state each year, while last year alone the number was 4.7 million. Given the stress and...

These three legal documents have similar names but they are quite different in terms of the estate planning goals they help you...

When your children turn 18 they are legal adults. They might not act like adults all of the time, and you may still be supporting them...

An I Love You Will is a last will and testament in which the testator—the person who makes the will—leaves everything to his or her...

Advancements in the medical field have allowed us to live longer. Sometimes this leads to widowed spouses finding love and marriage for a...

When a high-profile celebrity unexpectedly dies, the public is usually interested in the value of their estate (their money and stuff), and

A pour-over will is a type of last will and testament typically used in trust-based estate planning. Unlike a traditional will, which...

Medicaid can pay for the nursing home care of individuals who meet certain income and asset requirements. However, if the applicant’s...

If you have more than one child, you’ve probably wondered if you should leave each of your children the same amount in your will or...

One of the first questions many clients ask is whether they need a trust. It's a great question, but it leads to another: What do you...

One-half of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising,...