Elder Law vs. Estate Planning
If you are planning for the future, both financially and in terms of health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law involve. Estate planning and elder law also have some...
An Overview of Living Wills
In the event you became seriously ill or accidentally injured and could no longer make decisions about your healthcare, what would you do? You don’t have to be old to become incapacitated. A...
DDV Team Appreciation
Each month DDV schedules social events for staff and attorneys who choose to participate. The month of July was dinner at Rosebud Randolph, where we all appreciated a delectable variety of Italian...
How to Handle the Death of a Family Member Without a Will
Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in the US, more than ever there is a need for wills, living wills, and perhaps living trusts. Still, this knowledge is not translating into estate planning...
Probate Disruption by a Creditor
Some personal representatives may lead a creditor to believe the estate will pay an outstanding debt in full without the creditor filing a claim, thus permitting time to pass and creditor deadlines for probate court lapse.
The Basics of Special Needs Guardianship – Part 2
To understand the key responsibilities guardians, have within their legal role, you must understand how guardianship helps a special needs adult. Guardian duties vary depending on the protected...
Educating Our Community on Important Senior Issues
On July 14th, DDV Law, Ltd. held a complimentary in-person Elder Abuse Presentation and Networking Reception sponsored by Amada Senior Care and Brookdale Senior...
The Basics of Special Needs Guardianships – Part 1
In the case of children who have special needs, providing for them and protecting them can be particularly challenging. Structuring your estate plan to include the appropriate legal documents in the...
Meet Founding Partner of DDV, Amy Delaney!
Amy Delaney, a founding partner at DDV Law Ltd., recently spoke at the National Business Institute (NBI) to discuss A to Z Trust Administrations on June 23rd. NBI is not the only place where Amy has...
Get to Know Associate Attorney Shannon Briggs!
Shannon Briggs was invited to speak at the National Business Institute (NBI) on the topic of Trust Administration on June 23rd. This is quite an honor since NBI offers continuing education courses,...