Monthly Archives: March 2011
My Dad Was a Veteran. Can the VA Help Me Pay For His Burial?
Dealing with the death of a parent is difficult, and worrying about how to pay for their funeral expenses only contributes to the stress of the event. Many children of veterans are unaware of the fact that they can receive … Continue reading
A Caregiver Agreement Provides Benefits for All
A recent article in the VOA News.com brought to our attention the fact that while many adult children are serving as caretakers for their aging parents, very few may be receiving monetary reimbursement for their time or trouble. Our firm … Continue reading
Icon, Businesswoman, Philanthropist—What Happens Now to Elizabeth Taylor’s Fortune?
The recent passing of Elizabeth Taylor has many wondering what will now happen with Ms. Taylor’s sizeable fortune? According to this article in Forbes Ms. Taylor’s fortune includes not only the millions she made in the Hollywood movie industry, but … Continue reading
How Can I Get the Process Started on VA Application?
Applying for Aid and Attendance is a long and complicated process. The Aid and Attendance pension is effective from the first day of the month after the month the VA receives your claim. This means that if the VA receives … Continue reading
Prenuptial Agreements Help Protect Your Assets AND Your Marriage
Marriage is not just a mingling of hearts and households; it’s also a mingling of assets and property. This may not seem like a big deal if both partners are young and have little to their names yet, but if … Continue reading
New POLST Program Raises Awareness About End-Of-Life Decisions
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shines the light on a new program being instituted by a growing number of states called “Physician-Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment,” or POLST. “A POLST, which is signed by both the patient … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions: Does Your Family Need a Trust?
Estate planning attorneys get asked a lot of questions about how to protect every different kind of family and situation, but the questions that are asked the most tend to be about trusts. For this reason, we’d like to take … Continue reading
The Top 10 Medicaid Myths
10. MYTH: “Due to the five-year lookback rule, I will not be able to protect my assets with Medicaid.” TRUTH: It’s true that the asset transfers you have made in the last five years will be examined and some of … Continue reading
Tragedy in Japan Inspires Reflection: Are You Prepared for Disaster?
Only a few days ago the world was shocked by the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Our hearts and prayers go out the people affected by the tragedy, and many people are asking what they can do to help. … Continue reading
6 Things to Have on Your First Visit with Your Estate Planning Attorney
Your first meeting with an estate planning attorney can be daunting. Nobody really enjoys talking about their own death with a complete stranger, and many people mistakenly believe it will be sad or difficult. But creating your estate plan isn’t … Continue reading
