Probate is the legal process of transferring the assets of a deceased person to their beneficiaries. It is a court-supervised process that can be time-consuming and expensive. There are a number of ways to avoid probate, and the best option for you will depend on your...
Estate planning is essential for anyone who wants to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes after they pass away. Two of the most common estate planning tools are wills and trusts. While they both serve a similar purpose, they have...
Medicaid is a government program that provides healthcare coverage to people with limited financial resources. Medicaid planning is an essential part of estate planning for many families, particularly for those who are concerned about the cost of long-term care. In...
You may be wondering: what is a power of attorney, who can have or make one, and who needs one. The power of attorney is a legal document that gives authority to someone to make decisions for the person who makes the power of attorney. The person creating the power of...
Creating a will or trust is an essential aspect of estate planning. It’s a process that allows you to specify how your assets will be distributed after your death and ensure that your wishes are respected. Estate planning attorney Connie Aschenbrenner of the Law...
Choosing the right estate planning attorney is a critical decision that can have long-lasting consequences for you and your family. When selecting an attorney, you want to work with someone who is knowledgeable, experienced, and who you can trust. Estate planning...
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets after your death or incapacitation. This includes creating legal documents like wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. While many people may think of...
Advance directives give a person of your choosing the authority to make decisions on your behalf about the type of care you want in the event of incapacity or an end of life situation. Your directives may contain instructions about the types of medical treatments you...
When most people think of estate planning, usually writing out their will comes to mind. While a will can help you accomplish a number of important planning goals, it’s certainly not a complete plan to protect your future. Many people know that a will allows you to...
Many people believe that estate planning is only for elders. The truth is that younger folks, including millennials, can benefit from having an estate plan of their own. Millennials are generally defined as individuals born between 1981 and 1996—that is, people...
February is here! It’s a month marked with pretty pink and red heart decorations, and flamboyant expressions of love. That’s what I’d like to talk about today – love, and what that looks like in real life, beyond the red roses and glitter. When you truly love someone...
A dementia diagnosis is a traumatic time for any family. Dementia happens slowly and progressively over time. In the early stages, some symptoms are often thought of as just signs of aging. Beginning signs can be as simple as losing car keys, forgetting where the car...
For many of us, the holidays are a time to reflect upon the changes that have taken place over the course of the year. (There is certainly a lot to reflect upon this year!) As estate planning attorneys, the end of the year is a time to remind our clients about the...
I bet you have some aspirin or Advil in the medicine cabinet, or maybe your favorite herbal tea will do the trick, if you are feeling under the weather. Sounds like you are prepared. What is your plan if the aspirin, advil and herbal tea don’t work? What if you...
Even if you are not tech savvy, you likely have a digital “estate” comprised of assets with financial and sentimental value. You probably also have plenty of personal information floating around out there in the digital universe. To protect these assets, and to ensure...
