by Katie Riordan | Nov 15, 2024 | Estate Planning, Special Needs
by Rebecca Auriemma A Special Needs Trust is a legal arrangement that provides financial support for people with disabilities or special needs without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These...
by Katie Riordan | Oct 29, 2024 | Estate Planning, Wills
Who Will Take Care of My Kids if I Can’t? by Elijah Waugh Why Would you Appoint a Guardian? No one wants to think about becoming incapacitated or passing away prematurely. It can be difficult to imagine tragedy striking at any moment. However, tragedy can be...
by Katie Riordan | Oct 4, 2024 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
By Elijah Waugh A power of attorney is arguably the most important element of a thorough estate plan. This crucial document gives one or more individuals the authority to act on the signor’s behalf. This authority can be broad or limited in scope, can be immediately...
by Katie Riordan | Apr 15, 2022 | Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Power of Attorney
In the age of online do-it-yourself forms and wanting to save money, what are the pros and cons of self-written or online Estate Planning documents versus going to see an Elder Law Attorney? We often have people come in with their 1–3-page Durable Power of Attorney...
by Katie Riordan | Feb 25, 2022 | Estate Planning, Learning Center, Power of Attorney
By: P. Glen Smith Granted, I’ve been preaching the message for decades and have a previous blog about placing your child on your accounts as a co-owner. But good folks just don’t seem to understand the reason and importance of the message. An Estate...
by Katie Riordan | Feb 8, 2022 | Estate Planning, Learning Center
By P. Glen Smith, J.D., M.Div. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age and the population is living longer, the need for long-term care is greater now than ever before. Unfortunately, many older adults are unprepared for the high costs associated with long-term...
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