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How to Prevent Family Fighting Over Mom’s Will or Trust

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Most people believe that creating an estate plan is a private and personal business; something you do alone or with your spouse, between you and your attorney, with your children, grandchildren, or other beneficiaries kept on a strictly need-to-know basis. In an ideal world this would be true: parents and their adult children would… Read More »

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How Long Has It Been Since You’ve Updated Your Estate Plan?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Many people think that there’s no need to update your estate plan documents if none of your beneficiaries or fiduciaries have changed, but that’s exactly the kind of thinking that can lead to disaster. Estate planning documents are based not only on your own wishes, but also on federal and state tax laws. When… Read More »

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How To Have Fun Planning Your Estate!

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Creating a will or trust, healthcare documents, powers of attorney, etc., can sometimes seem overwhelmingly sad and serious. Well, the act of protecting your loved ones is very serious, but it doesn’t have to be sad. In fact, planning your estate can even be enjoyable! Here are 5 ways you can enjoy planning your… Read More »

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How Do I Notify the VA That My Parent Passed Away?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Dealing with the death of a loved one is always hard, and putting off the settling of your parent’s affairs can make it even more difficult. If your parent received the VA Aid & Attendance pension, it is important that you notify the VA of their death as soon as possible so that you… Read More »

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Benefit Your Loved Ones by Bringing Life to Your Estate Plan

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

We often tell our clients that there is far more to a legacy than money. A will and a trust are essential documents to have—but there’s more to protecting your loved ones than just those documents. With these important documents (plus the lesser-known but just as important ancillary documents) you’ve provided for your loved… Read More »

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Is It Too Late For Mom Or Dad To Execute Legal Documents?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

The question of competence has become a very big issue in the estate planning/elder law world over the past few years. As the population ages, and awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses grow, more and more adult children are questioning the ability of their elderly parents to make legal and financial decisions. Some children… Read More »

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Divorced Couples Can Still Benefit from Joint Estate Planning

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Creating an estate plan to protect your minor children is one of the most difficult—and most important—things you will ever do; this is especially true if you and your child’s other parent are separated or divorced. Relationships don’t always end amicably, but if you do have children it is definitely worthwhile to put aside… Read More »

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VA Aid and Attendance for Legally Separated Spouses

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

It is clear that divorced spouses of veterans cannot receive surviving spouse benefits from Aid and Attendance, but some people may be unsure about the rules regarding spouses who were only legally separated from the veteran at the time the veteran passed away. For legally separated spouses, the rules are identical to the rules… Read More »

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Is It Always In Your Best Interest To Accept An Inheritance?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Most estate plans are created at least in part to protect heirs (generally spouses and children) from the sometimes devastating blow of estate taxes; but with all the recent changes to estate tax law, some plans that were drafted years ago and never updated by their creators won’t work as intended anymore—and heirs may… Read More »

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5 Basic Tips for Trustees

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Naming someone as trustee of your living trust is quite possibly one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever make. The trustee is involved in just about every aspect of the administration of a trust; and although it is considered a great honor, it can also be a great responsibility. Most people choose someone… Read More »

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