Estate Plans Can Protect against Exploitation
Financial exploitation is far more common than most people think, especially of the elderly. There are several…
Important Documents in Your Estate Plan
The Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and a Health Surrogacy or Advanced Health Directive are used for…
What is a Life Estate?
A life estate is a type of property ownership that divides the control and ownership of a…
Intestacy is Possibly the Worst Mistake for Families of Modest Means
Thinking About Not Writing a Will Because You Believe You Don’t Have Enough Resources? Think Again. Writing a…
What Is an Estate Plan?
An estate plan is a collection of legal documents that gives you control over what happens to…
Ask Mom if She has a Will
The family was baffled. Not only was the will out of date, but it was also unsigned…
No Inheritance Tax for King Charles III
British citizens must pay a standard 40% on any part of an estate valued at more than…
Do Hospice Patients Recover?
There are several dimensions to hospice care, and a recent article in Seasons titled “How common is it for hospice…
Who Inherits Queen Elizabeth II’s Fortune?
Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died…
Why are Trusts a Good Idea?
Estate planning attorneys know trusts are the Swiss Army knife of estate planning. Whatever the challenge is…