by Amy Delaney | Feb 27, 2023 | Estate Planning
The number of older Americans experiencing widowhood or divorce is on the rise, prompting them to form new partnerships. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older adults have only married once, opting to stay legally single in their...
by Amy Delaney | Feb 20, 2023 | Estate Planning
You may find it daunting to discuss your parents’ will or estate plan with them, or the lack thereof. Many adult children put off having the “dreaded talk” with parents and are unprepared when an unforeseen event like an accident or illness happens. A 2022...
by Amy Delaney | Feb 15, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
US citizens are entitled to vote; however, if they become wards through guardianship proceedings, they may lose that right. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully trust. By nominating an agent and successor agents in a durable...
by Amy Delaney | Feb 6, 2023 | Estate Planning
The majority of people associate estate planning with wills and trusts and transferring assets to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought...
by Amy Delaney | Jan 30, 2023 | Estate Planning
The largest transfer of wealth in human history is about to take place due to baby boomers preparing to pass on their legacies. Over the next 25 years, projections estimate 68.4 trillion dollars will be in motion to create an unprecedented transfer of...
by Amy Delaney | Jan 23, 2023 | Estate Planning
Guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will contests, fights over family real estate, and true intentions of gifts can all be subject to probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate litigation risk is carefully planning for...
